Example sentences of "and can [adv] [be] [verb] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 Its title is misleading , since the Georgian interiors are few in number , and can not be said to give much idea of their period .
2 He has already demonstrated an ability to meet delivery dates , and can not be said to neglect quality .
3 Before describing the ways in which pipes can and can not be joined to soil stacks , it is necessary to have a look at the different materials used in waste plumbing .
4 Because of this , a poetic utterance has no functional ties with the real context in which it is produced and can not be assumed to refer to any aspect of its producer 's existence .
5 and can not be persuaded to laugh .
6 It is an overstatement typical of the worst type of ‘ leap of faith ’ and can not be allowed to pass .
7 It now falls between all stools and can not be allowed to suffer a lingering death any longer .
8 We feel tired and sluggish and can not be bothered to do anything .
9 In contrast to two of the models , the proposed hydrogen bond between the MeBmt1OH and Asn102 carbonyl is not present in the NMR structure and can not be used to explain the importance of the MeBmt1OH group for cyclophilin binding and immunosuppressive activity .
10 They are useful only for a single set of data and can not be used to compare two sets unless two pies each representing different totals are compared .
11 Article 3 explicitly states that it does not affect the legal status of the parties to the conflict and can not be used to imply belligerent status for those opposing the government .
12 First , he points out that the process of ostensive definition , whereby the solipsist attempts to give a meaning to the term ‘ pain ’ by pointing ( mentally ) to a sensation , is one which only works when we already have a background of conceptual knowledge , and can not be used to construct such knowledge from a blank sheet .
13 He concluded : ‘ But in my judgment the powers to seize and retain are conferred for the better performances of public functions by public bodies and can not be used to make information available to private individuals for their private purposes . ’
14 This could be a valid model of the business but it is not an entity model and can not be used to produce the flexible database for the organisation that we require .
15 it will not run on unleaded and can not be modified To find out which category your car fits into , ring a franchised dealer or agent for your particular vehicle .
16 Unfortunately they feed exclusively upon live echinoderms attacking starfishes and sea urchins and can not be acclimatised to substitute foods .
17 He will never lose sight of who his pupils are , what they can and can not be expected to take for granted .
18 Yet , few as they are , it is necessary to establish what they can and can not be expected to reveal .
19 An indifference of this kind is clearer in the 1950s , and can even be seen to have been deliberately fostered .
20 This is acceptable in the textbook , and can even be made to work on audio , but it is more difficult when we can see real people in a real setting on video .
21 ( The reviewer adds that it is ‘ high time ’ the director of the ensemble in question ‘ took some notice ’ of such criticisms a clear indication , if any were needed , of the Early music reviewers ' sense that reviews address performers directly and can even be used to call them to account . )
22 The offer applies to all the cars in the Peugeot range and can even be used to buy a low-mileage Lion Used Car .
23 His coat of arms appears there and can also be seen decorating the Hotel Baren .
24 Another alternative for a very natural look with no effort is Clinique 's new Allover Face Lustre ( £8 ) , which gives skin radiance and can also be used to give a gleam to browbones and lips .
25 The Steamatic will quickly clean wheels and tyres and can also be used to freshen up upholstery , but do check manufacturer instructions before you start .
26 With their dense sprawling foliage they can make ideal ground cover plants for larger areas , and can also be allowed to hang in swags over banks and terraces .
27 Sheepdogs are also particularly alert to stray sheep and can easily be taught to drive stray sheep back to the shepherd .
28 Although the dimensions remain the same , the questions are adapted to suit the age of the child , and can easily be changed to incorporate new insights or research findings .
29 The trench sides provide information about the stratigraphy , and can eventually be removed to give an unobstructed view of the plan .
30 The magnitude of the overt CR will depend on the interaction of these two forms of learning and can thus be expected to diminish as the contribution of the latter increases .
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