Example sentences of "will [vb infin] or [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As we approach the last third of the 1980s , it is an open question whether the tribulations of the CMEA economies will weaken or strengthen Soviet influence in her Empire , or for that matter erode or reinforce Europe 's division . |
| 2 | Some of them have posited underlying mechanisms of language change to account for this ; some have been more interested in relating it to social realities , treating language as a sort of cultural key rather than as a self-contained system with its own particular dynamic ; others have seen it as their main task to suggest linguistic reforms that will modify or eliminate offensive usages . |
| 3 | At some frequencies even the best optical fibre available will absorb or scatter light , whereas at other frequencies they will pass light with almost no attenuation or scattering . |
| 4 | This means that a static discharge such as the spark you sometimes see , and feel , between a key and a door handle , will damage or destroy the component . |
| 5 | It remains to be seen whether the DES 's new funding arrangements for in-service training will enhance or inhibit that alliance , despite its avowed intentions to do the former . |
| 6 | Similarly , firms may devote large quantities of resources trying to influence the government in order to obtain favourable judgements which will enhance or preserve their monopoly power . |
| 7 | ( Abelson et al. , 1980 ; P.M. Churchland , 1984 ; Flanagan , 1984 ) I have little doubt , however , that the objections will elicit or reinforce a fundamental conviction in readers , a conviction as good as universal . |
| 8 | There is modern authority to the effect that if the valuer knows his valuation will affect or bind another person besides his client … then he can claim an arbitrator 's immunity . |
| 9 | How these banks set about merging will make or break them |
| 10 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 11 | In bibliographic databases , it is important to consider whether pupils will want or need to search for a particular author , a particular location or a particular format such as " book " or " video " . |
| 12 | Planning colour schemes involves choosing and balancing colours which will contrast or harmonise in a pleasing way . |
| 13 | In contrast , in this case , what is involved is not discriminatory treatment on grounds of nationality but a condition for the grant of nationality , and the member states are free to determine to whom they will grant or refuse their nationality , in the case of natural persons and ships alike . |
| 14 | Once the designated approver has decided whether or not the package is to be approved , he will grant or deny approval to the package using option 1.5.3 . |
| 15 | On the other hand , the policy formation process is a largely uncontrolled one : on the whole , the government decides which groups it will consult or listen to and which it will ignore ; and empirical evidence shows what one would intuitively expect , namely that some groups are in a much better position to influence government than others . |
| 16 | ‘ I think a lot of Canadians have been waiting with baited breath for several months wondering whether he will stay or go and I think the fact he 's leaving is going to be good for the country , ’ the deputy Liberal leader , Sheila Copps , said . |
| 17 | All you are asked to do is to type in the baby 's surname and the computer will display or print a random list of baby 's names ( girls or boys ) with the chosen surname . |
| 18 | Much attention has been given to the seemingly altruistic behaviour of dolphins , with various authors citing such examples as the way cetaceans will assist or stand by other ill , injured or stranded animals even to the point of their own death . |
| 19 | Thin or topped chip A lot of golfers will thin or top when they have to play a delicate shot over a hazard . |
| 20 | An increase or decrease in government spending will stimulate or contract national income by an amount given by the value of the multiplier . |
| 21 | Nothing beats personal advice on what shape and style of hat will suit or flatter , and we have planned with Harrods a week of hats . |
| 22 | Such courses could teach the basics students will need or refresh existing knowledge . |
| 23 | In the absence of a specially commissioned cost analysis on the impact of a particular patent , it is submitted that few employers will know or retain the detailed financial data which will assist the employee in his claim for compensation . |
| 24 | If the lessor 's title is already registered as absolute , this is a simple matter — but remember to have in the contract for sale or your requisitions on title , a special condition that before or immediately after completion the lessor will lodge or cause to be lodged in the Registry the land or charge certificate of his title , and will furnish the buyer with the deposit reference . |
| 25 | We might explain this by saying that whether the natives will assent or dissent to S will depend normally not only on their present situation but also on the other beliefs which they bring to that situation . |
| 26 | ‘ When and if the TCCB tell me to resign or change things , then I will resign or change things . |
| 27 | What follows is speculation , often far-fetched speculation , which the reader will consider or dismiss according to his predilection . |
| 28 | Based at Domodeovo , Moscow 's main internal airport , Air Russia will buy or lease brand new Boeing 767s and hopes to start flying them by 1994 . |
| 29 | With this in mind , the BBC has bought the rights to a clutch of old black-and-white feature films , which it hopes people will buy or rent for lazy Sunday afternoon viewing . |
| 30 | ‘ Consumers do not confuse the availability of good physical facilities with good quality ; such facilities may tempt a consumer to choose a particular shop , but it is the quality of the staff which will determine whether the consumer will buy or return a second time . ’ |