Example sentences of "[subord] can be the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The process is more gradual than can be the case on a major . |
| 2 | It is well known that heat can be used to kill malignant cells but this approach can not normally be used where the tumour cells are deeply seated in the body , as can be the case in bone tumours . |
| 3 | As can be the case with such creative minds , many of the ideas are regarded as crazy , but occasionally one is crazy enough to lead to real breakthroughs . |
| 4 | It means you use less paint ( cheaper ! ) and the binder used in these paints leaves behind no residue , as can be the case with gum arabic . |
| 5 | Any market situation can change rapidly over even a short period of time , as can be the case when a major competitor is suddenly declared bankrupt . |
| 6 | A typical school policy statement about staff development will include definitions such as " it is essential that we continue to grow in professional stature and experience , backed by the support of a comprehensive programme of in-service opportunities designed to help all of us to meet the growing demands with confidence , a sense of purpose and , as can be the case , an increased personal job satisfaction " ( Hewton 1988:88 ) . |