Example sentences of "but it can be [verb] by " in BNC.
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| 1 | It causes leaks and blockages in the system , and is a contributor to pump failure , but it can be prevented by the addition of special chemicals . |
| 2 | For iron this reaction is written : Iron usually exists in the bivalent ferrous state ( Fe 2 + ; ) in most rock-forming minerals , but it can be converted by oxidation to the trivalent ferric form ( Fe 3 + ; ) with the effect that the neutral charge of the crystal structure is upset and can only be regained by the loss of other cations . |
| 3 | All that is a bit abstract but it can be earthed by an example . |
| 4 | The cost of a relationship can never be totally abolished , but it can be minimised by extending the common interests . |
| 5 | This kick may be very fast , but it can be detected by an opponent much earlier than many other kicks in karate . |
| 6 | This has not been shown yet , but it can be shown by running a complete analogue of the argument . |
| 7 | Some creasing is inevitable but it can be minimized by judicious stretching of the liner as the pool fills . |
| 8 | But it can be helped by giving an injection and it will clear up of its own accord eventually . |