Example sentences of "[pron] may [vb infin] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The roar of applause when it later rids itself of them may boost its popularity at a critical moment . |
| 2 | I may modify my behaviour to conform to the expectations of the group , and I will do so in a much shorter time than I would in a one-to-one relationship . |
| 3 | But then I may fuse my gun … |
| 4 | ‘ I may change my mind . ’ |
| 5 | More literally translated that verse runs like this : ‘ I may cover his face with the present that goes before my face ; and afterwards I shall see his face ; perhaps he will lift up my face . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ Miss Kenton , I wonder if I may draw your attention to the fact that the bed linen for the upper floor will need to be ready by the day after tomorrow . ’ |
| 7 | My conscience tells me that I owe it to God to be grateful to my father , who has spent his time unwearyingly upon my education , so that I may lighten his burden , look after myself and later on be able to support my sister … |
| 8 | that I may fear your name . |
| 9 | ‘ I hope I may trust your honour even that far ! ’ she shouted after him . |
| 10 | Treshnish ignored Lachlan , bowed to Eachuinn Odhar with respect and asked , ‘ Duart , will you tell me now where I may find my daughter , who handfasted with Lachlan Cattanach a year ago ? |
| 11 | And soon , when I 'm old enough — he has said that I may have his camera , and take pictures for myself . |
| 12 | ‘ Do you know , I 'm coming to the conclusion that the time is fast approaching when I may accept his proposal ? |
| 13 | ‘ If I may use your telephone , then I 'll ring my surgery and get someone to bring the vaccination cards in right now . ’ |
| 14 | But , in a slightly weaker sense , someone may lose their autonomy if the opportunity for them to exercise their capacity to choose is removed . |
| 15 | Someone may grab your collar with both hands in order to head-butt you in the face , or may seize you by the hair to punch you . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | 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 ) . |
| 18 | Does it not add to the reasons for which they have to act , and to the considerations which may justify their authority ? |
| 19 | Reports suggest that things are happening on Palm Island which may change its future . |
| 20 | Thus , a doctor is under a duty to refrain from any act which may aid his patient in committing suicide . |
| 21 | Anything that I can do to help them , any words I write which may soften their lot , is little enough . ’ |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | It can be evaded by careful drafting such as the addition of " whatsoever " , or some synonym for it which may prevent its application . |
| 24 | The bag prevents any tiny pieces of metals from becoming embedded in the magnet , which may scratch your glass at a later date . |
| 25 | Inspectors usually have to carry out their inspections in noisy and busy surroundings , which may affect their ability to concentrate . |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | 3.1 shall notify the of any enhancement or modification to the Licensed Software which may affect its operation/performance and/or cost . |
| 28 | ‘ It was a serious injury which may affect his career . |
| 29 | 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 . |
| 30 | 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 . |