Example sentences of "[noun pl] can be an [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Other conditioned psychological needs can be an extension of a horse 's basic requirements , and may be quite destructive to it .
2 The sensation of flashing lights can be an indication that the layers of the retina , at the back of the eye , are starting to peel apart .
3 Alternatively , committees can be an instrument of joint consultation between employers and employees ( eg. works councils , joint productivity groups , staff advisory councils ) .
4 The sound of its wings can be an insect 's downfall , however , for some predators can also tune into it .
5 solvents can be an alternative to alcohol
6 The relationship between these two factors can be an indication of sales potential .
7 One of the races can be an egg and spoon race .
8 Such remarks can be an invitation to the teacher to come and listen or look , and as she shares the children 's enjoyment and pride or helps them to sort out their problems , there are times when this will involve ideas which are mathematical .
9 We saw earlier , in the case of group-hunting carnivores , that living in groups can be an adaptation to increase the efficiency of hunting .
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