Example sentences of "[pron] can be [adj] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | After all , I can be sensitive to other people 's feelings . |
| 2 | ‘ Nobody can be kind to you , can they , Aggie ? |
| 3 | There are three other types of finance which can be relevant to construction projects leasing |
| 4 | The Government say that in all this , one of their main aims is to go for greater local accountability , er but this h people can hardly claim to know more about the community than the elected representatives , or more for example about educational or social service activities which can be relevant to police concerns and there are many local government member as enquiries have shown who can claim outside management and financial expertise . |
| 5 | There are specialised optical aids which can be helpful to some visually handicapped pupils . |
| 6 | Certainly , dog loos are an option , but many are extremely expensive , or not 100 per cent safe , containing chemicals which can be toxic to people , pets and soil . |
| 7 | However , the Younger Committee argued that such a topic as privacy , which can be subject to rapid changes in social convention , was probably best not regulated on the basis of the slow build-up of case law , which would always tend to reflect the values of an earlier period rather than of contemporary society . |
| 8 | In the latter case , one 's evidence is likely to be discounted by both sides simultaneously , which can be frustrating to the researcher to find himself to be ‘ the pig in the middle ’ . |
| 9 | The fact is that The Possessed , which can be circumstantial to a calculated fault when it chooses , in this case chooses to say nothing . |
| 10 | There is an extensive vocabulary of special terms to describe karst landforms which can be confusing to the uninitiated , and even to the expert . |
| 11 | Conversely , the note durations and rhythmic shapes can vary considerably , and if rising and falling note patterns are used a much more poetic and musical result is obtained , which can be close to arioso . |
| 12 | Often the adverts are not geared to needs but aim at ‘ developing a desire ’ , thus fostering a consumerist mentality which can be detrimental to developmental effort . |
| 13 | overt beliefs expressed by the organisation and its members , which can be used to condition ( a ) above . |
| 14 | In older systems , the inspection chamber nearest the boundary of the concrete inspection chamber property may be fitted with an interceptor trap through which the water will normally flow : a rodding arm is fitted with a stopper which can be used to unblock this length of drain . |
| 15 | The object of establishing the Centre is the development of research which can be used to measure and evaluate the functions of social work , which is one of the major areas of local government activity in Scotland . |
| 16 | This diary is a method of building up a record of the learning which is taking place through workplace experience , which extends the student 's previous knowledge and skills and which can be used to measure competences in the workplace . |
| 17 | However , genetic changes occur in captive groups which can be counter-productive to conservation aims . |
| 18 | A local microcomputer is like a manual record system which can be accessible to all levels of staff . |
| 19 | This th w Wong actually calls this the ratification of the Party which can be cross-referred to the nineteen thirty seven policies were happening . |
| 20 | This consists of 12 credits ( see page 6 ) , six of which can be common to the National Certificate ( Skillstart 2 ) . |
| 21 | He was first to find frequent listeria contamination of cook-chill foods and demonstrated the failure of microwaves always to kill the bacteria which can be fatal to foetuses , newborns , and the elderly . |
| 22 | Some older people suffering from these and other major conditions can undergo a significant change in personality which can be distressing to people close to them . |
| 23 | Baby fruit juices and drinks are popular , but even pure fruit juices contain natural sugars which can be harmful to teeth . |
| 24 | The tendency has been heightened and intensified by the advent of techniques derived from pop videos — a language with which agency creative people are very familiar , but which can be opaque to anyone over about 25 — and sophisticated computer graphics . |
| 25 | It indicates the kind of approach to RE which wants to nurture pupils in values , attitudes and interests associated with religion , yet which can be acceptable to the widest number of people , including those who are not religious . |
| 26 | She can be useful to them . |
| 27 | Then we are likely to seek out people who can be close to us , sometimes clinging to them for support , as if our own security was dependent upon their actual and continued physical presence . |
| 28 | Equally interestingly , Mr E felt he was managing to convey something of his greater hopefulness to Dave 's mother , using insight-promoting questions when she kept praising her daughter and complaining about Dave , and asking , for instance : ‘ What are the things you can be nice to him about at home ? |
| 29 | We will review your situation and explain if and how we can be helpful to you in achieving your particular goals . |
| 30 | ( Larkin 1979 , p. 75 ) since they can be subject to little planning control and have easier access than other rural housing tenures . |