Example sentences of "[noun pl] may be [verb] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is because of this that observations in shear flows may be used for experimental investigations of the Kolmogorov law , eqn ( 20.11 ) . |
| 2 | Ultrasonic signals may be used for short-range control purposes . |
| 3 | In order to overcome territorial differences , quotas may be established for individual regions , areas or salespeople . |
| 4 | Exceptions may be made for specific schedules which may be the subject of separate warranties . |
| 5 | Cassettes and other things may be purchased for multiple reasons — perhaps usually they are . |
| 6 | Dated , or even outdated knowledge about children and learning processes may need to be supplemented ; and the teacher 's own untapped resources may be tapped for effective use in promoting the pupil 's progress . |
| 7 | An action of damages may be brought for false imprisonment . |
| 8 | Thus , if Nissan gains market share at the expense of cars which would have been manufactured in the UK anyway , problems may be caused for other companies , especially Rover which relies principally on the UK market for its sales . |
| 9 | Leases may be granted for short periods of less than a year , up to 999 years . |
| 10 | Audio cassettes may be used for small micro computers , diskettes for medium sized systems and magnetic tape and large disks for big machines . |
| 11 | Where such qualifications may be allowed for certain warranties , the acquirer will probably require the seller to confirm that it has made all reasonable enquiries . |
| 12 | We indicate several places where modifications may be required for alternative underlying semantics . |
| 13 | Certain common linking topics or themes may be chosen for humanities-driven work . |
| 14 | For private and voluntary homes , these can vary from home to home and different charges may be made for single and shared rooms . |
| 15 | The occasional row of repeated birds or quadrupeds may be substituted for abstract designs in one of the zones ; but much more interesting is the introduction of complicated scenes of human activity . |
| 16 | Sensibly , exemptions may be permitted for essential uses , such as medical aerosols and some fire extinguishers . |
| 17 | As before , further shift instructions may be provided for double-length operands . |
| 18 | Bars may be awarded for additional qualifying acts and , as with original award , those given during or after World War Two carry the date on the reverse . |
| 19 | Two $50 prizes may be awarded for honourable mentions in each category . |
| 20 | Claims may be submitted for double glazing as a result of ‘ broken down sealed units ’ . |
| 21 | There are many parameters associated with the performance of a system , and their relevance will vary according to the use of the system : some systems may be designed for single users with a particular style of writing ; others may attempt to be more generalised and therefore need training . |
| 22 | Students may be registered for full-time or part-time study , and the appropriate degree is awarded after submission of a thesis and its approval by a Board of Examiners . |
| 23 | Even within the same series of experimental trials opposite field superiorities may be obtained for similar stimuli processed in different ways . |
| 24 | Photographs may be taken for PRIVATE USE . |