Example sentences of "[noun sg] can [adv] be [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Counselling sensitivity and insight can often be of more value than strictly medical knowledge . |
| 2 | The purpose of preparing a transcript is to present , in print , as complete a record of the taped material as is required for the particular assessment : ‘ It provides the foundation of ; 11 subsequent analyses and , as such , its importance can not be over estimated ’ ( Crystal 1984 ) . |
| 3 | Too bad every other day ca n't be like this . ’ |
| 4 | You see , ladies and gentlemen , whatever happens in life , no person can ever be in two places at the same time , for the laws of the Universe forbid it . |
| 5 | Education can thus be of crucial importance in preventing violations . |
| 6 | Mere respect for the memory and wishes of a testator can not be in any way construed as such . |
| 7 | In 1976 , however , when he was Wimbledon champion , even Ashe was given a frightening demonstration of how turbulent life can sometimes be in that part of the world . |
| 8 | ‘ The face of nature under one broad and universal glare ( a cloudless midsummer day ) is not propitious to the feelings of an anxious spectator ; but this monotony can only be of short duration , because the declining sun … produces shadows ; these gradually expanding , uniting and finally on the setting of the sun … exhibit an almost infinite variety of form , of tone and of colour . ’ |
| 9 | Although it is understandable that the Minister can not be in two places at once , will she assure the House that her noble Friend will make a strong contribution to the conference ? |