Example sentences of "it can [not/n't] be [vb pp] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One merely has to read its wording to see that it can not be given any sensible meaning in a context such as the present , where the mind and will of the defendants are also treated in law as the mind and will of ‘ the other . ’ |
| 2 | It has been established that new information rapidly decays from the memory ; it can not be kept ready for instant recall unless its impression on the brain is renewed . |
| 3 | I am satisfied that it can not be said that section 6(2) is unworkable if the words of that provision are given their wide general meaning . |
| 4 | Below and beyond this zone behavioural responses must become the major controlling mechanism , but this becomes metabolically expensive , and must lead to exhaustion if it can not be made good by an increased intake of food and rest . |
| 5 | It can not be over-emphasised that skeleton arguments are not formal documents to the terms of which anyone will be held . |
| 6 | The use made of resources allocated is as important as the extent of the original allocation : it can not be assumed that budgeting money or designating a staff member as training officer , will ensure more than nominal training unless there is more than nominal commitment to the concept that systematic training should be integral to library management . |
| 7 | Since the first of these measures runs counter to the purposes of binding , it can not be considered acceptable ; it is suggested , therefore , that , wherever possible , current procedures for channelling material to and through the bindery be investigated , with a view to reducing to a minimum the time which such items spend off the shelf . |
| 8 | Because the problem program is under the control of the supervisor , it can not be allowed unrestricted access to all the facilities provided by the computer . |
| 9 | They say that the explosion was due to hitherto unknown chemical or physical events for which it can not be held responsible for failing to predict . |
| 10 | If it can not be proved wrong , then the scientist will conclude that there is a causal law in operation , and will advise farmers , who are likely to have paid for the research , of this . |