Example sentences of "[noun pl] can give " in BNC.
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| 1 | How many of my readers can give the answer to ⅜ ÷ 15/16 but are unable to explain why the answer is ⅖ ? |
| 2 | Each overseas application is considered individualIy and faculty offices can give guidance to potential applicants who are uncertain whether their qualifications are suitable . |
| 3 | It can be argued that only believers can give a proper account of their religion . |
| 4 | A disused shop has been turned into an area where shoppers can give any evidence that they might think useful . |
| 5 | Even so-called non-venomous snakes can give bites that cause a painful reaction in some people . |
| 6 | ‘ Few clients can give us a breakdown but historically we 've burnt up a lot of fuel . |
| 7 | Tutors can give the pupils more individual attention , and encourage them to ask questions they might be reluctant to ask the teacher for fear of being thought stupid . |
| 8 | Now we come to a time when relationships can give extreme joy or extreme pain . |
| 9 | It 's a subject whose passion for diagrams and abbreviations and formulae can give nuclear physics a run for its money . |
| 10 | Analysis of d-d spectra of transition metal complexes can give information about three parameters of structural importance : the symmetry of the species ; the magnitude of Δ ; and the magnitude of the Racah parameter B. Identifying the symmetry and coordination number of a complex is obviously important in determining its structure . |
| 11 | Several urban planners have also shown that even low-rise homes can give reasonably high urban densities ; it is more a matter of equitable distribution of urban land . |
| 12 | Both naturally-occurring and artificial isotopic mixtures can give useful information . |
| 13 | The most voiced reason for having a baby is that the parents can give what was not given in their own lives , to compensate for their own emptiness . |
| 14 | Parents can give up during this process feeling that the plan is not working or even making the problem worse . |
| 15 | LEFT The exact recording of layers and their finds can give many clues to the history of a site . |
| 16 | At least method 1 is independent of the units of measurement ( providing they are the same in both years ) but the equal weight that attaches to all commodities can give a misleading figure — if the price of matches falls by 50% and the price of coal rises by 50% the combined index indicates no change . |
| 17 | Severe refractive errors can give rise to visual defects of this sort . |
| 18 | While models can give a general picture and may be used to focus thought on a particular situation — and have the advantage of crystallising a highly abstract process — their simplicity can be a limiting factor . |
| 19 | We will fight to preserve the Union , a promise which only the Conservatives can give at this election . |
| 20 | Advertisements and articles can give clues to potential new sources of business . |
| 21 | This year , punters can give themselves half a chance by watching today 's ‘ consolation ’ race over the straight mile for horses eliminated from tomorrow 's Lincoln . |
| 22 | Many master volume amps can give a fair simulation of flat out response at reasonable output levels by overloading the preamp . |
| 23 | Being the only in-house solicitor in such a company , responsible for all legal matters can give great satisfaction . |
| 24 | Form filling applications can give this kind of information accurately , for example where an address or a telephone number is expected , so the restrictions put on allowable strings are even greater . |
| 25 | Curtains that are draped back and held in position with tie bands can give a completely different appearance to those that hang down straight . |
| 26 | Social workers can give advice on financial help and may arrange for a Home Help to visit . |
| 27 | Analysis of the chemistry and isotopic compositions of the various cement phases can give clear indications of concomitant variations in the nature of the pore fluids ( Chapter 9 ) ( e.g. in a carbonate system , Dickson & coleman , 1980 ) . |
| 28 | Big market makers and brokers can give big investors the volumes and flexibility of trade that they need . |
| 29 | ‘ Cover versions can give an assessment of singing ability ’ , says Gatfield , ‘ but not star quality . |
| 30 | Since the images are slightly different , particularly for nearby objects , a comparison of the two versions can give information about distance . |