Example sentences of "may be [adj] by [v-ing] " in BNC.

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1 Alternatively , copies may be available by writing direct to the director for professional standards and development at the UKCC .
2 HDV may be protective by suppressing HBV replication in the native and in the transplanted liver .
3 He may be frightened by crossing a road , by fast cars , by crowds or sudden noises , so that his spasticity increases ; he may panic and freeze in these situations , so that he can not move at all .
4 There are some advantages to a lateral gun position and focussing device ; larger viewing windows can be accommodated so that greater sample areas may be excited by de-focussing the beam , and the occurrence of sample damage by direct bombardment is lessened .
5 Motorists should always remember that someone who is having difficulty crossing a road quickly may be panic-stricken by revving engines or impatient horn-sounding .
6 That may be satisfied by giving the individual more responsibility or more challenging work .
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