Example sentences of "[det] may be [verb] by [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some may be tempted by old dogmas , but most are identifying deeper hungers within themselves . |
| 2 | This may be done by grazing calves on new grass leys , although it is doubtful if this should be recommended for replacement dairy heifers , as it would result in a pool of susceptible adult animals . |
| 3 | This may be done by tight twisting , using small crocodile clips , or by soldering . |
| 4 | Writeable control store is attractive in tailoring a computer for a particular application , but there are major problems , in potential loss of compatibility with the manufacturer 's standard software or even between problem programs ; this may be compounded by multi-programming , and errors in microprogramming ( particularly as the latter is usually more complicated than conventional programming ) . |
| 5 | A needs-led approach should begin from but not be restricted to the user 's definition , as this may be limited by low expectations or lack of knowledge about resources ( Fisher , 1991 ) . |
| 6 | These may be organized by local groups such as stroke clubs , so that patients and their carers get together for outings or entertainments and shows . |
| 7 | These may be minimised by prophylactic penicillin V therapy , which should begin at about six months of age . |
| 8 | In some cases , the decision about quantity ( and indeed time ) may be dictated by considerations of future supply , particularly where these may be threatened by economic or political pressures . |
| 9 | He may not be authorized to make changes to other components ; these may be owned by other design teams or may have become " fixed once production has commenced . |