Example sentences of "but can [pron] [vb infin] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But can we assume they were permanently — that is , intergenerationally — cold-blooded ? |
| 2 | And we 've written back that we might get money from but can we use it for I E buying chairs and other things or for the general welfare . |
| 3 | Can we afford not only the debate today but can we afford it in another eighteen months ? |
| 4 | Each time this comes up , an editor groans and thinks , ‘ My goodness , we 've got to say something about this , but can we say something different ? ’ |
| 5 | If we ca n't , then O K , then that 's no problem , but can we organise ourselves any better . |
| 6 | But can they seem him ! |
| 7 | Empirical observations may generate laws that correlate one type of experience with another ; but can they take us ‘ beneath ’ experience to its basis ? |
| 8 | But can it threaten your relationship if you try to change your loved one too much ? |
| 9 | But can it survive its new boss ? |
| 10 | Erm seven comes headed satisfactory access , but can I remind you of the County Council 's er criterion which w which is Have good access or be able to provide good access , to the primary road network , but avoid unacceptable traffic consequences on any single part of the network . |
| 11 | But can I tell you something off the record ? ’ |
| 12 | But can I suggest it 's probably a lot more difficult to get there than you were describing even with the various points that you were raising in your address this morning , because I wonder if it is fair for all of us , to accept the immediate linkage between the voluntary sector whatever we actually mean by that , and good community institutions , community thinking , community awareness . |
| 13 | But can I bring it back ? |
| 14 | ‘ I know you 've recently had a cup of coffee … but can I offer you a drink ? ’ |
| 15 | But can I say something erm , Bill , we 're at the end of a Parliament erm John Major |
| 16 | But can I thank you all for taking part , thank you . |
| 17 | ‘ But can I hit it really really hard ? ’ |
| 18 | but can I ask something else erm |
| 19 | For instance , ‘ I know you 're terribly pushed , but can I ask you quickly … ‘ |
| 20 | Were getting into an area which I think is a whole different programme and before this programme started I might tell you we were having a little er discussion amongst ourselves whether or not er zoo 's were good for animals and I suppose there is a discussion about whether prisons are inevitably going to be degrading because of , because of what er , what , what a prison represents which is a curtailment of freedom , but we do n't have time in this programme , so that 's another one for next year , can I ask you , we 've , we 've touched a lot of basis and it must be frustrating that we ca n't pursue er to the end some of the things we 've er , we 've picked on , but can I ask you a couple of final questions , as far as you know have you committed a crime ? , button one for yes and button two for no , as far as you know , I mean we have n't got time to go into what they might be so your perfectly free to be very honest and honestly reveals that three people are n't quite sur , oh yes there they are |
| 21 | But can I ask you something ? |
| 22 | N you 're not gon na speak , no , but can I ask you something ? |
| 23 | ‘ I 've got to get back to town , ’ Maxim said , ‘ but can I get you another drink ? ’ |
| 24 | You say that you say that but can I punch you ? |
| 25 | But can I see you tomorrow ? ’ |
| 26 | ‘ All right , ’ he conceded , ‘ I may have been mistaken about Richard , but can you blame me ? |
| 27 | ‘ So you keep on saying , but can you blame me for being sceptical when I recall the sort of facts you apparently deal with ? ’ |
| 28 | But can you change anything ? |
| 29 | I said Well er do n't worry about that I said er you know But can you give me your daughter 's phone number or address so I can contact her and get this sorted out ? |
| 30 | Yeah but can you wear them with tight leggings on ? |