Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] can [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I need to be alone for a while , and there 's nowhere here on Belial or Moloch where that can be true for any length of time . |
| 2 | Appearances of being vicious , mindless , or mediocre can be deceptive , and the deception is often studied and rehearsed . |
| 3 | For properties with higher ceilings , classic pointed-top styles such as Gothic or Oriental can be used to effect . |
| 4 | I do not think that that can be right . |
| 5 | I jus I ca n't believe that that can be true ! |
| 6 | One important point about these hot-spot plants is that some can be difficult to over-winter . |
| 7 | All that is required is to create a new file , although this can be time-consuming . |
| 8 | Generally , a local authority will aim to cover the full cost of fees and a living allowance ‘ although this can be subject to your personal circumstances and will vary depending on whether you will live with your parents during term time , or in rented accommodation . |
| 9 | As mentioned , a plectrum extracts the most from the system ; fingerstyle playing , with its up-stroke action , tends to negate the effect of the drones , although this can be advantageous when a more traditional sound is required . |
| 10 | While the city is kept within bounds he sees that this can be healthy , though in both culture and industry a balance between town and country is necessary . |
| 11 | That this can be dangerous is illustrated by the facts of Medical Committee for Human Rights v. |
| 12 | Moral philosophers who hold this sort of view are wont to agree with the attitudinist that moral judgements , or value judgements on which they are based , express emotional attitudes , but will insist that these can be correct or incorrect in quite as objective a way as that in which judgements can be true or false . |
| 13 | It will be readily appreciated that these can be subject to change . |
| 14 | As Germany begins to feel the pinch of the recession , young gallerist Otto Schweins has responded with inspiring proof that small can be beautiful . |
| 15 | Of course if they come to you then you get a feel of how the equipment is going to feel in your office , and that can be useful too . |
| 16 | Most hole-dwellers have to excavate their homes for themselves and that can be hard work . |
| 17 | But then you realise it 's 30 or 40 miles to the nearest general hospital and that can be difficult particularly as you get older , ’ says Dr Tony Hill , consultant in public health medicine . |
| 18 | So all that can be black and that can be red yeah ? |
| 19 | There are likely to be plenty of times in the coming months when he 'll want to walk away , because no matter what attitude he starts with , he 'll be affected by the Grendon experience and that can be frightening . |
| 20 | But if each can be honest about themselves , try to understand the other , and be ready to give as well as take , they will be able to capitalize on all the benefits of facing life together as a stable and mature couple , for the second half of their journey . |
| 21 | Becoming old and frail can be distressing ; to be also isolated from relatives and friends seems dire . |
| 22 | Plastics not intended for food use vary : some may leach dye into the water , and some can be toxic . |
| 23 | High level staff often do n't take their holidays and this can be dangerous . |
| 24 | The problem is that the inspector only inspects a small sample at intervals and this can be misleading . |
| 25 | The problem is that the inspector only inspects a small sample at intervals and this can be misleading . |
| 26 | If you 're a serious user you simply ca n't do without it , and this can be expensive . |
| 27 | It has in the past happened that a client has been advised by the agent to amend an order , has entirely agreed with that advice , but has at the same time pointed out that his authority does not extend to giving a final decision , and this can be awkward . |
| 28 | However people who are not familiar with the culture of a country do misinterpret situations and relationships and this can be due to a misunderstanding of visual clues . |
| 29 | Even if you are careful to wipe away as much of the cleanser as possible , faint traces will still remain , and this can be irritating for the skin . |
| 30 | In early recovery it is easy to develop the enthusiasm equivalent to that of some religious converts and this can be boring or oppressive to other people . |