Example sentences of "[Wh det] [modal v] [vb infin] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More importantly , there are constraints specific to the public sector and to regulated firms , as discussed in the next two chapters , which may improve their efficiency . |
| 2 | Adler v. George shows that statutes may be read not only against the background of notions of justice and settled legal principle ( which tend to limit their operation ) but also against the background of notions of ordinary common sense ( which may extend their operation ) . |
| 3 | Does it not add to the reasons for which they have to act , and to the considerations which may justify their authority ? |
| 4 | Reports suggest that things are happening on Palm Island which may change its future . |
| 5 | Which may make her happy but means that I am losing my marbles , and Darius thinks I 've betrayed him , and Victor would swallow his cigar . |
| 6 | Thus , a doctor is under a duty to refrain from any act which may aid his patient in committing suicide . |
| 7 | Anything that I can do to help them , any words I write which may soften their lot , is little enough . ’ |
| 8 | Although in some cases enterprises have tried to develop realistic ‘ performative ’ plans ( Wernham 1985 : 633 ) , their incentives to do so are limited by the fact that plans are still subject to external political appraisal which may alter their content and assumptions and thus undermine managerial commitment . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | It can be evaded by careful drafting such as the addition of " whatsoever " , or some synonym for it which may prevent its application . |
| 11 | The bag prevents any tiny pieces of metals from becoming embedded in the magnet , which may scratch your glass at a later date . |
| 12 | They can be judiciously appraised , with an open eye for trends which may affect the relation between recorded and unrecorded crime , in combination with broader consideration of historical and theoretical issues which may affect their validity . |
| 13 | Inspectors usually have to carry out their inspections in noisy and busy surroundings , which may affect their ability to concentrate . |
| 14 | The " green line " will keep both states informed of accidents which may affect their mutual environment . |
| 15 | 3.1 shall notify the of any enhancement or modification to the Licensed Software which may affect its operation/performance and/or cost . |
| 16 | ‘ It was a serious injury which may affect his career . |
| 17 | These elements of spatial order as representation are complemented by the impact of new material developments such as transport systems , which may affect our sense of space and distance . |
| 18 | ‘ Be on your guard against negative influences which may affect your professional and domestic life . ’ |
| 19 | In addition to personal financial interests , there may be times when a councillor has a personal interest in a matter other than a financial one , which may influence his consideration of that matter . |
| 20 | Man 's activities can affect sea-birds in many ways : pollution of the sea , either by chemical elements dispersed in the water column which may poison their food , or surface pollution , for example , by oil spillage , can be the direct cause of death to birds which have no option but to use the sea surface . |
| 21 | You may wonder why it is reported that He seemed to resent them , which may suggest that he was unable to express his own resentment , which may limit your range of potential interpretations of the expression He . |
| 22 | So , as another week starts , we are challenged to live this week as the Lord 's servants , working with humility because He deserves all the praise — not us , and not minding the tears which may come our way . |
| 23 | Dr Mike Wailoo and Dr Stewart Petersen , who have made a study of infant deaths in Leicester , said some babies show a delay in the development of nighttime temperature rhythms which may increase their vulnerability . |
| 24 | This does n't mean that you have to spend a fortune on tools , but beware of cheap spanners and screwdrivers which may not be strong enough for the job or of cheap hammers which may lose their heads . |
| 25 | Indeed , the situation might actually be worse than the classical neurosis because at least in that case the chief symptoms of the disorder , for instance , neurotic anxiety , present themselves as definite psychopathic factors , whereas in an externalized , acted-out neurosis the symptoms may be reality factors that arise because of maladaptive behaviour which may mask its irrational , compulsive nature . |
| 26 | The gonococcus has to adapt to any changes in its environment , particularly those which may compromise its chances of survival . |
| 27 | From the academic who first alerted the world to the war trophies still in the former USSR , a Realpolitik for the survival of its museums in the face of a new law which may force their break-up |
| 28 | We may conclude that violence is such a wide term that we need a typology , each item of which may have its own consequences and causes and so be best dealt with by different interventions . |
| 29 | According to the agency ( which may have its tongue firmly in its cheek ) the technique of their commercials is based on research by the Japanese video game firm Nintendo , and the ads are designed to have an almost hypnotic effect . |
| 30 | Richard Baxter ( 1615–91 ) warned his readers ‘ of the writings of false teachers , which would corrupt your understandings : and of vain romances , play-books , and false stories , which may bewitch your fantasies and corrupt your hearts . ’ |