Example sentences of "or [pron] may [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Gentlemen : It is with great regret that I see so many students labouring day after day in the Academy , as if they imagined that a liberal art , such as ours , was to be acquired like a mechanical trade , by dint of labour , or I may add the absurdity of supposing that it could be acquired by any means whatever . |
| 2 | ‘ Frank , kindly remove your hand or I may remove it myself . |
| 3 | My speech was directed at Karen Parsons , and whatever reservations you or I may have about it , I can assure you it went down a treat with its target audience . |
| 4 | ‘ But I hope not for two weeks — and then with any luck not on a Friday , or I may have to ask Doctor Masters to deputise for me . ’ |
| 5 | They did n't give any details about the Leeds match ( or I may have missed them as I was simultaneously talking on the phone ) . |
| 6 | Per Lord Donaldson of Lymington M.R. The words in section 8(1) ‘ directions for the purpose of determining a specific question which has arisen , or which may arise , ’ refer not to the method of determining that question , but to a direction which will , as a matter of law , determine the issue between the parties ( post , p. 118F ) . |
| 7 | ‘ a specific issue order ’ means an order giving directions for the purpose of determining a specific question which has arisen , or which may arise , in connection with any aspect of parental responsibility for a child . |
| 8 | It is that the words ‘ directions for the purpose of determining a specific question which has arisen , or which may arise , ’ do not refer to the method of determining that question , but refer to a direction which will , as a matter of law , determine the issue as between the parties . |
| 9 | A specific issue orderwhich gives directions for the purpose of determining a specific question which has arisen , or which may arise , in connection with any aspect of parental responsibility for a child . |
| 10 | When applying glottochronological analyses it is crucial that only cognate words are compared , and not words which are coincidentally similar , or which may have been borrowed from one language into another : to include these would give a false high rating of similarity . |
| 11 | Sandison finds that the probability of citation will be halved by the transfer of library material to the Reserve Stock shelves , which may be at some distance from the main library shelving , or which may have to be fetched from remote stores . |
| 12 | ( h ) To borrow and raise money in any manner and to secure the repayment of any money borrowed , raised or owing by mortgage , charge , standard security , lien or other security upon the whole or any part of the Company 's property or assets ( whether present or future ) , including its uncalled capital , and also by a similar mortgage , charge , standard security , lien or security to secure and guarantee the performance by the Company of any obligation or liability it may undertake or which may become binding on it . |
| 13 | ( h ) To borrow and raise money in any manner and to secure the repayment of any money borrowed , raised or owing by mortgage , charge , standard security , lien or other security upon the whole or any part of the Company 's property or assets ( whether present or future ) , including its uncalled capital , and also by a similar mortgage , charge , standard security , lien or security to secure and guarantee the performance by the Company of any obligation or liability it may undertake or which may become binding on it . |
| 14 | ‘ Because some individuals might benefit more than others and the rule for public works is that all must benefit indifferently , or none may benefit at all . |
| 15 | Do n't pull strips straight up or you may irritate skin and break off hair . |
| 16 | Remember to allow for the backspace time before starting each new shot or you may miss part of the action . |
| 17 | If you are sure that the mugger has no intention of attacking you , you may decide to stay until he or she grabs the loot and runs off ; or you may decide to turn and run as they bend down — either to safety or to the nearest available weapon . |
| 18 | Swimming : There 's an enormous ‘ Aquarena ’ in Kitzbuhel itself , or you may prefer the warm waters of the Schwarzsee , which is just over a mile from the centre . |
| 19 | Or you may prefer one of our country-house hotels nearby , in beautiful settings and with recreational facilities . |
| 20 | Kits may be borrowed from local hire shops , or you may prefer to share the cost with a number of neighbours or friends . |
| 21 | If not you may be able to get legal help through a law centre , or you may prefer to consult your own solicitor , if you have one already , or a local firm recommended by a friend or colleague . |
| 22 | There are regular concerts in the S.E.C. or you may prefer the Scottish Opera . |
| 23 | Sales-packs containing samples of our goods are available or you may prefer to take specific items . |
| 24 | It is a good idea not to eat for an hour or two beforehand , or you may end up with some serious indigestion . |
| 25 | Other activities include tennis and bowling , or you may care to hire bikes and follow the marked tracks . |
| 26 | As soon as you can see that the embryo is unharmed , do n't touch it ( keep it virgin clean or you may infect it ) , but hold it by the handle and ease the shield shape into the T-shaped cut . |
| 27 | Physical Changes The day after the lesson you may become aware of tensions in some muscles or you may feel an ache where previously you have had no trouble . |
| 28 | ‘ You may rest here for as long as Moinet orders or you may rest in hospital . ’ |
| 29 | It is murmured that one or two departments have been given a warning shot across the bows : ‘ improve , or you may sink without trace ’ . |
| 30 | Now you may know all about personal allowances or you may think you know all about personal allowances and I thought like that . |