Example sentences of "they may be a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 They may be a bit shy .
2 They may be a bit personal .
3 The Guardian is usually way behind the pack where transfer news is concerned so they may be a bit gullible .
4 Nevertheless , they may be a step toward a complete , fully unified theory .
5 Even if the Charter should contain restrictions on its freedom of action , acts transgressing such restrictions are probably not void , though they may be a ground for revoking the Charter .
6 On the other hand , if in addition to being ‘ preferential ’ they are also ‘ participating ’ they may be a form of equity shares with preferential rights over the ordinary shares ( and in consequence should be , and often are , designated ‘ preferred ordinary ’ ) .
7 Hotman points out that while " they may be a people without a king … a king without a people is as inconceivable as a pastor without a flock , " and suggests that the supposed ancient kingdom of Francogallia " was not subject to the law of inheritance as if it were a private patrimony but was habitually transferred by the votes and decisions of the people . "
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