Example sentences of "people can [vb infin] [prep] their " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many elderly people can remain in their own homes even if they are living alone , provided that they can get adequate help with some of the heavier and more awkward chores : cleaning high up , or low down , under furniture or in corners which have become inaccessible to them . |
| 2 | Many people can talk about their life but experience a total block about how to change things they do n't like . |
| 3 | The people can go to their Protestant churches , and pray to God there . |
| 4 | Indeed , in my experience many doctors welcome , and benefit from , the interest and advice other informed people can give about their patients , this often enhancing the accuracy of their diagnosis . |
| 5 | Since in the last resort everything has to be achieved by people , the first thing we have to consider is the sort of environment in which people can give of their best . |
| 6 | But mentally handicapped people can achieve within their own terms . |
| 7 | In contrast , because child benefit is paid irrespective of income levels , it acts as an income floor on which people can build by their own efforts , and from which there is no disincentive effect . |
| 8 | Although I disagreed with some of what he said , I agree that we should consider whether more people can stay in their own homes . |
| 9 | There has been a revolution in the way people can provide for their retirement with the introduction of personal pensions and greater flexibility in preparing for retirement . |