Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In so doing , we hope that it will take account of our responses on the proposed reorganisation of local government in Wales and the way this may weaken its strategic planning functions . |
| 2 | The letter which he valued most came from the leader of English theology , who was now Archbishop of York , William Temple : ‘ Men ought to acknowledge their major obligations , and so I write to thank you ... ’ |
| 3 | We are used to the idea that quantum mechanics may modify our everyday intuitive notions about the meaning of words like " position " and " momentum " . |
| 4 | There are two distinct types of variation in the semantic contribution that a word form makes to different sentences — or , to look at it from a different point of view , two ways in which the sentential context of a word form may affect its semantic contribution to the sentence . |
| 5 | The " green line " will keep both states informed of accidents which may affect their mutual environment . |
| 6 | In fact , it 's probably wise to contact the accommodation office when considering a particular college because their housing policy may affect your final choice of where to study . |
| 7 | ‘ Be on your guard against negative influences which may affect your professional and domestic life . ’ |
| 8 | Where firms use ‘ workshop ’ affiliates in developing countries , they may lower their total costs below those of stay-at-home rivals . |
| 9 | ‘ Guide dogs are trained not to pick up such morsels because they may eat something unpleasant or possibly even dangerous . |
| 10 | And Herbert , you may think me lucky . |
| 11 | Coran Brothers FC have their ground on the outskirts of Watley and as the train goes through the middle of the town you may think it impossible to see any of Linekar Avenue but this is not so . |
| 12 | She said at last , ‘ You may think it strange , but I went round with Mr Sheldrake . |
| 13 | So if you act for both , search in the name of the mortgagee ; if the mortgagee is separately represented , and you are satisfied that a search has been made , you may think it unnecessary to search too , if you are confident that the mortgagee will lodge the application to register transfer and mortgage promptly . |
| 14 | The Home Office may think it necessary on security grounds to make regular changes , perhaps believing that it would be undesirable for the routines of governors to be known to the general public . |
| 15 | Sir Leicester may think it appropriate to keep Mr Rouncewell waiting , ‘ opposing his repose and that of Chesney Wold to the restless flight of ironmasters ’ , but it is his housekeeper 's son who now wields the moral authority , for he has come to remove his future daughter-in-law , the lady 's maid Rosa , from Lady Dedlock 's charge because he thinks that position is unsuitable . |
| 16 | If , therefore , prisoners are in future to be told the judicial recommendation as to the tariff period , many judges may think it appropriate to announce their own recommendations publicly in court when passing sentence . |
| 17 | The draftsman should ensure that any licence fee or sub-rent is taken into account in the calculation of the tenant 's turnover ; indeed , he may think it appropriate to cover the contingency that the tenant grants a licence of part of the demised property at less than the market rate . |
| 18 | The public perusing opening hours of some bureaux may think it unreasonable for a bureau to close for lunch . |
| 19 | For example , in a claim for cost of repair to a car , the court may think it sufficient merely to order the claimant to send copies of the repair estimates and paid bills to the other party without making any order for discovery . |
| 20 | We may think it hard-hearted of a Hagerhai woman to eat an animal that she once suckled , but at least the pig was recognised as an individual when it was alive — was even loved . |
| 21 | On the one hand , they may think it unfair if we dismiss Chrissie and retain Fred . |
| 22 | She said ‘ You may think it amusing to look like a communist , George , but I do n't . ’ |
| 23 | Some may think it foolish to restart playing at Park Avenue when fixtures are in such short supply , but a group of people dedicated to keeping first-class cricket on the famous ground have guaranteed Yorkshire £10,000 to stage a match there . |
| 24 | Candidates should send to the undersigned ten copies ( one from overseas ) of their applications and of any statement that they may think it desirable to submit , and should name three referees . |
| 25 | Let's throw it open . |
| 26 | Unpulsed whistles carry over long distances , which may explain their frequent use among spinner and bottlenose dolphins , who often form large groups , and the absence of these sounds among the less social species . |
| 27 | Medical advice , like wet-nursing , was only followed by the wealthy , and may explain their inferior infant mortality rates . |
| 28 | Unlike his father , a pugnacious Laudian , Swan had Puritan leanings , and these may explain his temporary displacement around the Restoration . |
| 29 | Well Mao would do anything the Communist Party , let's make it capitalist society . |
| 30 | No problems there for either of you so let's make it awkward . |