Example sentences of "[vb mod] [vb infin] a " in BNC.

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1 This may hurt a little bit .
2 Some may invoke a higher sanctity for parts of the constitution than the will of the people .
3 The rash may take one of several forms — it may mimic a host of rare and not so rare skin conditions .
4 We may construct a table for such definitions ( Table 1 ) .
5 Using elementary operations of this kind , we may construct a canonical form of lambda-matrices , which is diagonal , the elements in the diagonal being functions of
6 Hence , given these probabilities and outcomes the investor may construct a riskless hedge by buying 1 share and writing 1.2 calls .
7 Preventive efforts can , however , be made to ensure that the mother is aware of the problems of certain courses of action ; that high standards of care are in operation throughout the process ; that the necessary steps are taken to combat the incidence of infection and disease which may affect a healthy foetus , and that nutritional standards are sufficiently high .
8 Others , such as a chemical explosion involving the release of a toxic gas , may persist for a week or more , have delayed consequences , may affect a future generation if the toxic chemical is mutagenic and may have a significant impact on plant and animal populations .
9 As can be seen from the tables , just about anything may affect a symptom .
10 Government legislation and economic policy may affect a firm 's pricing and credit policy and often there are regulations concerning products , promotions , etc .
11 Now , let's think a bit about this mud . ’
12 Let's think a bit more about the man himself .
13 Having been through the experience , though , may facilitate a certain realism about the conflict in question . ’
14 This may facilitate a return from the ahistorical concerns of psychology and linguistics , where analysis of the object threatens to remain fetishistic , to the world of social action where such analysis is reintegrated into cultural studies .
15 Third , compliance with regulatory rules or the regulator 's directions may facilitate a finding that there has not been " unreasonable " or " unfair " conduct .
16 You may experience a strong sense of anger and resentment when the weather turns bad and your pet is outside all alone , instead of in his rightful place by your side .
17 When a young child plays ‘ What time is it , Mr. Wolf ? ’ , she may experience a moment of panic when the ‘ Wolf ’ shouts , ‘ Dinner time ! ’ and chases her .
18 Schools which operate option choices in years four and five and the sixth form may experience a considerable fluctuation in demand between courses which may not be reflected in pre-set department allocations .
19 Others may experience a light-headed sensation as if they have had a few glasses of wine ; a few fall into a deep sleep !
20 As a result , many an infant may experience a shrieking mother rushing into the nursery and yelling at the cat to leave the room .
21 She may experience a crisis of disbelief in her religious faith , or direct her anger towards the medical or nursing staff who cared for her husband , for failing to save his life ; or she may blame family or friends and have feelings of guilt and anger against herself for things that were done or not done during his lifetime .
22 Squeeze your fist … study the feelings of tension this creates … learn what it is like now to have this experience of tension in the fist … [ after approximately five seconds ] … and now relax … let go of all the tension just allow your fingers to fall with gravity … you may experience a slight tingling effect as the muscles relax … feel the fingers and hand becoming heavier and heavier … feeling as though someone has just placed a glove made of lead on your hand … causing the whole hand to feel heavy , heavy as lead … the muscles sinking down dead weight hanging on the bones of the hand …
23 As the fun of the YCs recedes into the distance , to be replaced by the disappointing seriousness of ordinary life , the not-so-young Conservative may experience a conflict between the philosophy of ambition and unrealized hopes .
24 A few individuals may experience a body and arm rash when taking this herb , particularly if other chemical drugs have also been prescribed .
25 Lord , we know that you guide the ways of all your servants , but we want especially to commend these people to you , that they may experience a special measure of your support and may know that the Holy Spirit is building the unity of the church in the places to which you have called them .
26 This being the case , provided patients realise that they may experience a bowel frequency of seven in 24 hours ( usually five stools in the day and one night time evacuation ) , the operation has unquestionably improved the wellbeing of most patients .
27 When the last child leaves and she no longer has any daily parenting responsibilities , she may experience a crisis over the loss of status as mother , particularly if she has no other clearly defined role .
28 The recipient may experience a variety of sensations .
29 Let's eat a pile of sticky cakes in Florian 's . ’
30 Good quality , additive-free , fresh lean meat is an excellent food , but our fast food philosophy means we may eat a lesser version .
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