Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In so doing , we hope that it will take account of our responses on the proposed reorganisation of local government in Wales and the way this may weaken its strategic planning functions . |
| 2 | It is useful for those of us who worry that hearing other opinions and listening to other people may weaken our case , or make it difficult for us to concentrate on our own determined agenda . |
| 3 | As well as having the opportunity to learn about industry , students may enhance their career prospects and demonstrate their potential to become leaders in the application of computing to business and commercial problems . |
| 4 | In fact , it may enhance our pleasure if it has helped us to snatch success from the jaws of failure ! |
| 5 | The letter which he valued most came from the leader of English theology , who was now Archbishop of York , William Temple : ‘ Men ought to acknowledge their major obligations , and so I write to thank you ... ’ |
| 6 | Teenagers may imitate their example . |
| 7 | Autonomy however should not imply total independence for although the manager may divest his authority to the surveyor to run the job on site , he is still ultimately responsible and must show support at all stages . |
| 8 | ‘ Does this mean when I go upstairs to bed , I ought to reset my watch when I come down in the morning because it 's got out of step with the clocks downstairs ? ’ |
| 9 | Wherever you may locate your own particular response , I want in this book to discuss what is involved in giving RE the positive and creative image which it should have by virtue of the importance of its subject-matter , the challenging controversy it can generate , and the depth of feeling to which it can appeal . |
| 10 | We are used to the idea that quantum mechanics may modify our everyday intuitive notions about the meaning of words like " position " and " momentum " . |
| 11 | I may modify my behaviour to conform to the expectations of the group , and I will do so in a much shorter time than I would in a one-to-one relationship . |
| 12 | And do n't place the magnets directly next to your heater , as they may affect its performance . |
| 13 | 3.1 shall notify the of any enhancement or modification to the Licensed Software which may affect its operation/performance and/or cost . |
| 14 | There are two distinct types of variation in the semantic contribution that a word form makes to different sentences — or , to look at it from a different point of view , two ways in which the sentential context of a word form may affect its semantic contribution to the sentence . |
| 15 | Production staff must be conscious that how they build products may affect its EMC performance ; service engineers , likewise , must be sure that they do not compromise EMC once products are in the field ; the purchasing department must be aware that EMC constraints placed on suppliers may make a component more expensive to buy , but will probably save money when the end product is tested as a whole ; and the marketing and sales department must plan to sell the advantage which EMC brings to a product . |
| 16 | They can be judiciously appraised , with an open eye for trends which may affect the relation between recorded and unrecorded crime , in combination with broader consideration of historical and theoretical issues which may affect their validity . |
| 17 | Platelets are studied in an artificial environment and the very process of preparing the platelet sample for study may affect their behaviour . |
| 18 | We know now that someone in a coma may still hear and react emotionally when they are nursed and that how they are treated and spoken to may affect their recovery . |
| 19 | I argue that race may be a factor in the puzzle but only in so far as blacks feel their belonging to a specific race may affect their futures . |
| 20 | Some patients may have preexisting conditions , e.g. diabetes mellitus , which , although not the reason for their current admission , may affect their care . |
| 21 | There , in most courses , students divide into ordinary and honours streams only at the end of the second year , although their intentions may affect their choice of first- and second-year options . |
| 22 | Inspectors usually have to carry out their inspections in noisy and busy surroundings , which may affect their ability to concentrate . |
| 23 | Aspects of social and physical context , and of verbal exchange , may affect their judgment . |
| 24 | Over recent years imports and exports have been vested with great political and cultural-ideological significance , and it is very likely that increasing numbers of consumers now register the country of origin of what they are buying , and producers now register the destination of what they are producing , and this knowledge may affect their actions . |
| 25 | For example the extent to which patients like or trust the doctor and nurse may affect their willingness to cooperate in their treatment . |
| 26 | The " green line " will keep both states informed of accidents which may affect their mutual environment . |
| 27 | This may affect their autonomy at least in terms of overall policy . |
| 28 | Asking for further training if necessary , a change in job definition or conditions , and for information about any future changes that may affect your objectives . |
| 29 | If you require any advice on your legal position ( for example , how having had the test may affect your life insurance prospects or what to do about disclosing the result ) , then contact The Terrence Higgins Trust Legal Line on . . |
| 30 | In fact , it 's probably wise to contact the accommodation office when considering a particular college because their housing policy may affect your final choice of where to study . |