Example sentences of "[pron] may [adv] lose [noun] " in BNC.

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1 But , because it tones up the muscles and firms the body , you may well lose inches .
2 On a flotilla holiday you may accidentally lose equipment or damage the yacht .
3 This is because , should they be wounded , or should a small cut become infected , they may temporarily lose peak condition .
4 Therefore they may actually lose weight even though apparently consuming large quantities of food .
5 Fatally , it may also lose interest in talking to the vulgar herd outside .
6 He may also lose weight , lose interest in sex and suffer from obscure pains ( Brownsberger et al. , 1971 ) .
7 At all events , I shall be much obliged to you if you will write to me as soon as possible — in order that , if you do not hold out any hope , he may not lose time , and if you do , that you may receive further information ; and he be put into the way of preparing himself , according to your wishes , for the situation .
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