Example sentences of "[subord] [det] may [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some students will use the time to try out major speeches they have never attempted before , and find out where this may take them . |
| 2 | The Toraja believe we have many layers of spirits , or astral bodies , which at death must detach themselves like the skins of an onion so each may find its proper place . |
| 3 | but although this may pain you , it 's not the disaster you fear it is . |
| 4 | Remember also that companies are interested in your leisure activities , because these may tell them something about you , in particular in relation to the job in question . |
| 5 | Each of these are covered in this leaflet as each may affect you personally when deciding whether to take the HIV antibody test . |
| 6 | The form of service and the choice of hymns , if any , should be your parent 's , and if she is hoping to see her husband 's coffin surrounded by flowers on its last journey , nobody should suggest to her that she should instead consider asking relatives and friends to send donations to a suitable charity , for this may upset her deeply , and if she gives in to it , it may become a burning resentment in her later on . |
| 7 | It is not simply that it is a vital matter for some small group of people ( as some may think them to be ) called ‘ Christian feminists ’ who would reconcile their feminism with their Christian faith . |
| 8 | It is , therefore , for the information of tutors ‘ old ’ and ‘ new ’ , as well as for students and members , that I now outline the education and examination system that the Institute wanted , not as it was , not as some may think it is , ( or should be ) , but as it is today . |