Example sentences of "[pron] can be [verb] upon [to-vb] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | In Australia , many ranches use artesian wells , which can be relied upon to provide water unattended to stock in remote areas . |
| 2 | Instead of introducing procedures which can be relied upon to identify and protect all those at risk of human rights violations in their own country , Government has introduced a range of measures which create obstacles in the path of those seeking asylum in the UK . |
| 3 | We should not forget the general point that , in many communities where religious affiliation plays no part in political decisions , the clergy are still seen as leading figures who can be called upon to lead and organize activities outside the narrow remit of religion . |
| 4 | And if it is beyond the scope of our work , then who can be relied upon to undertake it ? |
| 5 | This is well illustrated by the controversy in the case-law about the legitimacy of a company 's board of directors taking defensive action against a threatened take-over bid by issuing shares to someone who can be relied upon to support the incumbent management . |
| 6 | Generally , it is best to send out a strong opener , that is someone who can be relied upon to go all out for a victory . |
| 7 | Colleagues regard Dick as a safe pair of hands who can be relied upon to step in when required . |
| 8 | To organize the event successfully , make an amusing speech , and get the right balance between outrageous fun and good taste , will indicate to the bride or groom that you can be relied upon to perform well as best man or bridesmaid at the subsequent wedding . |
| 9 | The nature of the Shell Miri contract is such that we can be called upon to do further work outside the basic contract for instrumentation systems on the offshore structure . |
| 10 | However , encouraging them to the extent that they can be relied upon to keep roses clean is hardly practical . |
| 11 | Real collegiality is based on trust and confidence — it can be relied upon to protect those it considers important . |
| 12 | Provided they do n't hold up the meeting too often , it is often useful to have one such man at the meeting , since he can be relied upon to ask the naive question that many others would like to ask but dare not . |
| 13 | In marital therapy it is often noticeable that although a couple are asking for help to sort out their problem , so that they may have the closeness and intimacy for which they yearn , fear overcomes hope , and whenever things start to improve one of them can be relied upon to start up the next quarrel . |