Example sentences of "[noun] they can not [be] [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 Firstly , they tend not to originate from a real typographic font but are often variations on an original while , secondly , being bitmaps they can not be scaled .
2 When deprived of these sensations they can not be used as checks when maintaining a safe environment .
3 Since such orders are not the product of a directing intelligence they can not be said to have a particular purpose .
4 In these circumstances they can not be seen to be sacrificing their independence for that would undermine their claims to being objective in taking decisions at work .
5 But without wealth they can not be tackled at all .
6 A problem with this idea is of course that most dreams are not remembered , so that even if solutions to problems are achieved during dreams they can not be regarded as adaptive , unless we are to believe that these solutions are somehow incorporated unconsciously .
7 But even though Marseille were satisfied with a point , the sheer reserves Rangers displayed means they can not be discounted , in a group which does not appear to have an outstanding team .
8 When back office problems lead to a suspension they can not be sorted out in short order . ’
9 When back office problems lead to a suspension they can not be sorted out in short order . ’
10 Although these urban areas support a surprisingly large variety of nesting birds they can not be considered as a major nesting habitat for any except Swifts , Starlings , House Sparrows and hirundines .
11 Like a fiery Pandora 's box , the lid was thrown wide open , spewing all the good and evil upon the world ( and , like the Greek myth , once good and evil are loosed on the world they can not be called back ) .
12 On the other hand they can not be expected to do their job efficiently unless they have a substantial background of experience in commanding large public transport aircraft or their military equivalents .
13 Until the men are identified beyond doubt they can not be returned to Romania .
14 All suggestions are given in good faith and for general help and guidance but since detail may vary with different roofs they can not be assumed to be suitable for every application .
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