Example sentences of "their [noun] they [modal v] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If , furthermore , these flaps had muscles at their base they could be tilted to face squarely to the sun 's rays . |
| 2 | Figure 9.1 shows that on the basis of their orbits they can be divided into three groups . |
| 3 | ( ii ) In redrafting their work they should be encouraged to think of the first draft as tentative so that they are prepared to rethink their whole approach in the light of their own critical appraisal or of their discussions with their peers or teacher . |
| 4 | But I do not accept the submission of Mr. Everall ’ — who appeared for the father — ‘ that she should go so far as to establish that by their return they would be exposed to a grave risk of harm to bring them within the ambit of article 13 ( b ) . |
| 5 | Because they copy their neighbours they will be affected by the results of these units ' psychology tests , break tests , and so on . |
| 6 | In that partnerships depend not just on technical or logistical arrangements but also personal commitment for their success they may be thought to resemble matrimony . |
| 7 | If doctors are to provide broad educational experiences for their students they must be trained to do so . |
| 8 | Transport of trees presented no problem : packed in chests with moss about their roots they could be kept out of ground two or three months , provided it was a dormant season . |