Example sentences of "[noun] it may be that " in BNC.

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1 If you have a particular task in mind it may be that a 2.4 volt drill will perform quite adequately , although as a general rule the lower voltage drills are best suited to small diameter pilot drilling and countersinking .
2 He will seek to ensure that these are permitted deductions. ( c ) Premiums It may be that the headtenant will grant subleases in consideration of a premium and a low rent .
3 ( iii ) Defective registration It may be that the charges register fails to disclose accurately particulars of the charge ; for example , it may contain inaccurate particulars of the amount secured , or the property subject to the charge .
4 Just as it is almost impossible to apply what is now called the ‘ Japanese ’ system of management to other parts of the world , because of the differences of culture and background of the people who are working in industry , so it is equally unlikely that the particular , precise ways that I have found so useful will have the same application to others ; Nevertheless , since I have spent so much of my life developing these ideas it may be that some of my experience will hit a chord of recognition or cause others to reflect or contemplate .
5 ( b ) Where in addition there is a second charge If the former matrimonial home to be conveyed or transferred to the wife is subject to both a first and second charge it may be that whilst the first mortgagee is prepared to release the husband , upon having a direct covenant by the wife , the second mortgagee is not so agreeable .
6 The seventh-century chronicler Fredegar thought that they were given lands by the Gallo-Roman aristocracy , who thereby gained tax exemption in the days of Valentinian I. It may be that this information actually relates to the reign of Valentinian III , and therefore that it is the same as the grant of Sapaudia , but this is by no means certain .
7 When parents and children have been passionately attached to each other it may be that the only way to leave is to have a blow-up .
8 From an argument based on such negative evidence it may be that as a hunting weapon they were more common than the record suggests , having such a high use-value that they were not disposed of at burial ; if accepted this would also say something of the use-value of weaponry .
9 At the conclusion of the prosecution it may be that a submission of no case was made and rejected .
10 In the second example it may be that the person has to deal with the surrounding bereavements before she can clear the ground enough to look at what was probably the major one .
11 My Lord it may be that the , it certainly should say that Lawrence escaped , I in my photocopy caused the escape and who he escaped with .
12 In another area it may be that all the fast food shops are all close to each other and so there is bound to be a congestion when the pubs empty .
13 Since the density of wood averages about one-fourteenth of that of steel it may be that about thirty times the volume of wood is used , taking the world as a whole .
14 In these cases it may be that searches may have to rely on matches with length , shape and first letter .
15 In a small minority of cases it may be that an employer and 1 future employee find each other through Work Experience .
16 Of course it may be that she returned here with the deceased last night and he went out again on his own , but it does n't seem likely . ’
17 Now of course it may be that the child has caught a worry about schooling from the parent , but I think that 's the first thing to sort out — is this really a problem in the child , or is it a problem in the parent 's mind ?
18 Now of course it may be that the child has caught a worry about schooling from the parent , but I think that 's the first thing to sort out — is this really a problem in the child , or is it a problem in the parent 's mind ?
19 Where the issue is one that requires a consensus decision it may be that a more participative style is required .
20 On the other hand , if you have had a number of unsuccessful taxations it may be that your draftsman is being too optimistic , especially if payment is on the basis of a percentage of the costs as drawn — If you want to test out your costs draftsman , having received a bill back , send the file off to someone else and see how they draw it .
21 On the other hand it may be that we are not cost-effective .
22 As the negative findings were obtained in studies of the effects of circumscribed missile wounds of the brain it may be that the positive findings are related to diffuse cerebral damage encroaching more frequently on the language areas of the brain .
23 For example , in considering the efficiency and effectiveness of a regional airport it may be that a specialist transport economist could assist the auditor in assessing the effectiveness of the airport 's operations .
24 5.6 Aerials signs and advertisements Not to erect any pole mast or wire ( whether in connection with telegraphic telephonic radio or television communication or otherwise ) upon the Premises It may be that the nature of the tenant 's business necessitates an aerial being erected and therefore the following amendment should be made : Not without the previous consent in writing of the Landlord ( such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed ) to erect any pole mast or wire
25 So long as the boy was alive and had a chance of survival he was as much entitled to retain that chance as the others ; whereas in our problem it may be that the men who are cut away have no chance of survival at all .
26 To some extent it may be that things are now different , but then it could be that parliamentary democracy is no longer a truly viable form of political organization .
27 Among the West Saxons it may be that it was Aethelbald 's support which enabled Aethelheard to defeat the aetheling , Oswald , and that this established both Aethelheard and his brother , Cuthred , who subsequently succeeded Aethelheard in 739 , as Aethelbald 's dependants or at least obliged them to make territorial concessions .
28 Hence in such cases we can not expect the twin goals to be met ; in fact it may be that some compromise position has to be reached .
29 In fact it may be that Leeds are nt even his fave English side .
30 At this or any stage it may be that one or both of them finds that initial attraction is not supported by later experience .
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