Example sentences of "it [modal v] [verb] for [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the hair should snap off from the tear , it may drift for many kilometres on the wind , falling slowly , and come to rest a long way down-wind from the vent . |
| 2 | Indeed , it may beaver for many months yet . |
| 3 | It may work for some individuals of genius ; it works for young children ; it would definitely work if you were thrown into a situation where you had to communicate or die . |
| 4 | Choose a large bucket with a metal handle and it should last for many years . |
| 5 | It would persist for many generations . |
| 6 | We must now change gear somewhat , and ask what it would take for such relationships to be treated as satisfactory explanations . |
| 7 | Warner Brothers immediately set in motion its own research programme to explore the feasibility of the idea ; it would run for some months before anyone realised it had been an April Fool and abandoned their research . |
| 8 | So why oh why do the Labour Party reject the Scheme when it will cater for those unemployed they profess to care about , when it will cater for those projects of benefit to the community the Labour party profess to care about . |
| 9 | A good varnish brush is expensive — a 2in brush can cost as much as £10 , but when used correctly and cleaned properly after use , it will last for many years and produce excellent results . |
| 10 | For example , is quite correct and it will work for all values of A. But if B is zero , the answer is " infinity " . |
| 11 | It will work for most occasions , especially if it is properly lit . |
| 12 | But the longer United 's interest hovers , the harder it will become for all parties at Wednesday to stand firm . |
| 13 | It will keep for several days in the refrigerator . |
| 14 | It can persist for many years . |