Example sentences of "[conj] [modal v] [verb] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They may feel responsible for adding to the dead person 's problems or may feel that if they had been more alert they would have noticed their friend 's or relative 's distress . |
| 2 | This manner can also be dismissive , or may startle and inhibit the client . |
| 3 | You own two very expensive fish , or should do if they 've survived their last attack of acne . |
| 4 | It is difficult to distinguish cause and effect ; and even if we could be sure that the low level of orienting in the pre-exposed subjects was responsible for their retarded conditioning , it would still be necessary to explain why it is that the OR should return when reinforced training begins . |
| 5 | The analysis reveals the information that could or should exist if the model is a fair reflection of the real world activity . |
| 6 | Once the assumptions of the perfect market model are dropped it becomes clear that they have the capacity to safeguard these interests , manifested in a sluggishness of response , if not outright resistance , to changes in what consumers actually want , or might want if they were aware of the full range of possible alternatives . |
| 7 | ‘ It is my wish that my Clerk Mr. Prince who is well acquainted with my business and affairs and in whom I place great confidence should continue in the management and conduct of the same … to sell and dispose or exchange all or any of my works on Ornithology and specimens of Natural History in the manner I have been accustom to do … to continue or complete as far as practicable the publication of any work or works of mine on Ornithology and to do all other [ illegible ] by issuing a Prospectus advertising the same … to purchase all necessary materials articles and things fit and proper for the carrying on of my business … to borrow for a temporary period any money from my Bankers , Messrs Drummond and Company … and if there by any surplus available for the purpose to invest the same in purchase of Stock … to pay the rent and taxes … make up , adjust and settle all and every or any Accounts … [ and generally ] to do perform and execute all and every or any other acts deeds matters and things whatsoever are necessary to be done in all other my concerns engagements affairs and business whatsoever during my absence from England as fully and effectually to all intents and purposes as I myself might or could do if I were personally present and did the same . ’ |
| 8 | A company is regarded as dormant : in any period during which no transaction occurs which must be recorded in the company 's books , and if it can claim small company exemptions under s.246 , or could have but for belonging to an ineligible group , and is not required to produce group accounts . |
| 9 | Nobody , no scientist anyway , would or could deny that Lucy had this propensity to an extraordinary degree , of this the Magistrate was sure . |
| 10 | This authority shall expire on the date on which the authority conferred by the preceding resolution before this meeting shall be revoked or shall expire unless such power be renewed in accordance with and subject to the said Section 24 . |
| 11 | ‘ Harry Martin … the word 's out that you 're interested in how he conducts his business at the moment , and of course that must cause untold problems , or would do if you were n't able to separate your professional and personal life . ’ |
| 12 | Perhaps Rachel did too , or would do when she had had time to work it out . |
| 13 | 7.6.3.3 some defect or deficiency in the site upon which the rebuilding or reinstatement is to take place [ would render the same impossible or would mean that the same could only be undertaken at a cost that would be unreasonable in all the circumstances ] |
| 14 | He thumped and jumped about the house , or would lie and watch television with his hands and feet tapping and banging away constantly . |
| 15 | Or would have but for the poisonous Marianne , she added silently . |
| 16 | The ‘ design for living ’ shown by a species is the outcome of this selective process and is related not at all to any eventuality that may arise but to the set of conditions , the ‘ niche ’ , to which the evolutionary process has confined the species . |
| 17 | Given the complexities of some of the procedures which police officers are required to operate under this legislation , it is not surprising to find that the Metropolitan Police , and no doubt many other forces as well , have issued a set of elaborate and detailed instructions which indicate to an officer precisely how he is to proceed in any one of the many contingencies that may arise and which are designed to ensure that he acts in accordance with the statute as interpreted by the courts . |
| 18 | Here are some of the complications that may arise and how to overcome them . |
| 19 | Students are helped to maximize their performance , to cope with academic and other difficulties that may arise and to prepare for the future beyond the Course . |
| 20 | And children facing troubles have a right not to be subjected to the ‘ system abuse ’ that may arise because of clumsy or inadequate professional intervention which — however well intentioned — can make them feel even more vulnerable , manipulated or ‘ kept in the dark ’ . |
| 21 | In addition , Amnesty may not accept funds from companies that may diminish or narrow its volunteer or popular support . |
| 22 | It is much easier to work your way through a list , particularly if you are dealing with things that may embarrass or upset you , than it is to try and create order out of a general conversation . |
| 23 | In 1992 the forecasters think growth will recover , rising by an average of 2.7% in the 13 countries — an optimism that may wane as this year wears on . |
| 24 | The first duty of the conqueror , he wrote , ‘ is to maintain his domination and to assure that it will last ; everything is good which has the effect of consolidating and guaranteeing it , everything is bad that may weaken or compromise it ’ . |
| 25 | The guidance recognises that if an accountant ( not necessarily the reporting accountant ) is already involved in the management of a trust , and if trust accounts are prepared annually , then that may influence whether or not a test is done on that trust . |
| 26 | A growing number of staffs within and across schools and the specialist services are now engaged in developing such joint approaches , meeting as teams in school-based discussions and workshops , with the explicit aims of pooling their expertise , sharing and increasing their understanding of the factors that may lead or contribute to children 's learning difficulties , and finding their own most appropriate solutions to them . |
| 27 | As children grow there can be changes in their vision , and since screening tests may be infrequent , teachers should be aware of some of the physical signs and behaviours that may indicate that a child is having problems with sight . |
| 28 | Tail arched and bristled This is the signal of a defensive cat , but one that may attack if provoked further . |
| 29 | OPPORTUNITIES that may occur while involved on infill sites and make sure they are suitably rewarded for producing those sales leads . |
| 30 | The following error messages are those that may occur when using the LIFESPAN user interface . |