Example sentences of "[v-ing] can [vb infin] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An immaturity in the oral musculature which affects the child 's co-ordination in chewing , moving food around the mouth , and swallowing can cause a delay in the acceptance of solids . |
| 2 | Those who are new to childminding can take a while to become established , however , so do not assume several vacancies to be a reflection on the childminder herself . |
| 3 | Whereas a course of dealing can incorporate a term that has in effect become customary between the two parties in question , trade usage can incorporate a term that has become a custom amongst all the buyers and sellers dealing in the environment in question . |
| 4 | Claiming can make a difference , though , to your husband 's position if he is postponing retirement , as explained in DHSS leaflet NI 92 . |
| 5 | Winning can destroy a lot of people . |
| 6 | Indeed , sometimes killing can end a deadlock or cut short suffering , and I think that this happened in Eddie' case — he would have lived an isolated and miserable life had he not been killed , so Marco almost did him a favour . |