Example sentences of "may [adv] [be] [verb] down " in BNC.
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| 1 | I do n't know maybe it may just be come down to sort of the individual theatres I suppose |
| 2 | One looks firstly to see whether irrelevant considerations have been taken into account ; if they have not the decision may still be struck down if it is unreasonable in the substantive sense . |
| 3 | Of course play may well be slowed down if the new rules are imposed and there has to be a ballot before every strike , but while that is being negotiated Mr Christie may well resort to the block vote at the back to defend his resolutions . |
| 4 | Part of the school 's work with the press may well be to break down unfair stereotypes about shortages of equipment , dilapidation , neglect and poor levels of morale , though these are serious concerns there are still an overwhelming number of positive aspects to primary education that are worth celebrating and sharing . |
| 5 | ‘ I ought to make it quite clear to you , ma'am , ’ he murmured in the taxi , ‘ that any knickers you may be wearing may well be taken down and used in evidence . ’ |
| 6 | She may simply be sitting down there contentedly having a good meal , or sleeping one off . |