Example sentences of "can [be] [vb pp] over a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Text can be aligned over a range of columns by selecting the WYSI-WYG menu options : Text , Align , Centre and highlighting the relevant range of columns . |
| 2 | The chorus produced by hundreds of males can be heard over a mile away . |
| 3 | Closing the claw pulls the discs apart with a click that can be heard over a kilometre away . |
| 4 | The single.step response can be examined over a range of forcing resistance values ( with appropriate changes of supply voltage to maintain constant phase current ) until a suitable response is obtained . |
| 5 | The jet of water , which can be projected over a metre , is produced by compression of the gill covers . |
| 6 | Sew a little loop of elastic inside the cuff of her sweater , which can be looped over a thumb to stop the sleeves bunching up uncomfortably when she puts her coat on . |
| 7 | The panels can be fitted over a variety of surfaces including existing tiles and uneven walls without the need for stripping or replastering . |
| 8 | This is allowed for in each instrument and in addition , measurements can be made over a range of temperatures ( 278 to 373 K ) . |
| 9 | The descent needs great care through its fall of 500 feet ; then the gradient eases and more confident progress can be made over a widening and declining moorland to the shore of Loch Kishorn . |
| 10 | The stoma care nurse and ward nurses were able to answer his questions over the next few days and also showed Mr Reynolds some of the bags which can be worn over a stoma and let him practise handling these . |
| 11 | The centre frequency can be adjusted over a range of 400kHz to 250MHz , with direct frequency readout on a large 0.5in. liquid crystal display . |
| 12 | Speed of response can be set over a range of five steps , and may well have to be reset because , particularly in graphics mode , if it is too sensitive , loading up several movement commands into the buffer will require having to wait for them to clear . |
| 13 | Small , 3kW to 6kW , instantaneous electric water heaters , similar to the type used for electric showers , can be used over a sink or basin . |
| 14 | Because of the size of block used , laying is an easy job which can be spread over a period of time . |