Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] can [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now the important thing about the toxin is not so much that it can paralyse its victim , but that biologists can use it , and they can use it because it 's possible to label the toxin radioactively and then employ this to look at the distribution of receptors in patients with miocenia and characterise the receptors in other ways . |
| 2 | The extra return from our range of interest-earning accounts can help your cashflow and boost profits . |
| 3 | to devise an administrative pattern and way of working in which different disciplines can make their own distinctive contributions to a common area of study ; |
| 4 | Others think the ‘ elitist ’ element should be provided by the establishment of graduate schools as in the American system , much admired in Germany , by which the high flyers can continue their specialised research training after fairly general and not too demanding first degrees . |
| 5 | Some surfaces can make it bobble a bit , though not enough to put you off . |
| 6 | Some clubs can find themselves playing three to four times a week as they struggle to fulfil the fixture list . |
| 7 | ‘ Few clients can give us a breakdown but historically we 've burnt up a lot of fuel . |
| 8 | Interested parties can contact them in New York on 0101 212 967 7711 ext 9226 . |
| 9 | This does not mean that the old books can provide us with no concrete evidence from the past , but it does mean that old books must be read with delicacy ; with a sense that if we go blundering into them , assuming that they mean what we mean by words like sky , earth , history or nature we shall get everything wrong . |
| 10 | Elaine explained : ‘ I 've really tried hard not to let Deborah and Jon criticise each other , I think that 's important , some brothers can make their sisters feel awful ! |
| 11 | It is hoped that the study 's findings will lead to recommendations on how British companies can improve their marketing effectiveness in a manner that will contribute to a greater level of industrial competitiveness . |
| 12 | Even painful periods can affect your mouth , says David Woolley . |
| 13 | Now modern-day visitors can contemplate our ancient past in that same atmospheric settlement . |
| 14 | Some alterations have been made to it , such as substituting a cast-iron beam for the original timber one , but it is basically intact as built , and interested visitors can see it on application to the Coal Board 's local area office . |
| 15 | Even the most dismal and unstable circumstances can become something to be clung to . |
| 16 | Plastic bags can choke animals and broken bottles can cut them . |
| 17 | So German companies can export anything deemed recyclable by German law to other countries , without giving any formal notification . |
| 18 | Some observers can see it with the naked eye under ideal conditions , though I certainly can not . |
| 19 | Would-be grandparents can express their disappointment at not acquiring the longed-for grandchild . |
| 20 | If harmful insects can protect themselves from attack by displaying special markings that warn away predators , then it follows that harmless insects can benefit by mimicking them . |
| 21 | There , few plants can reach them . |
| 22 | With that in mind , bear this in mind : Today , few banks can show you more international opportunity than we can . |
| 23 | Tragically the story of God 's wrestling match makes all too good sense , and a tale which bears so clearly the marks of its primitive beginnings can take us to the very summit of Calvary , and deep into the still broken heart of God . |
| 24 | However , this antibiotic is available only on veterinary prescription : some dealers can obtain it on your behalf . |
| 25 | Social workers can manipulate their ‘ system ’ in favour of some clients because their agency grants them licence to deploy such commitments . |
| 26 | MAGISTRATES have changed the bail conditions of a teenager facing robbery and aggravated vehicle taking charges so social workers can take him on a holiday to Spain . |
| 27 | Given this new information , both the syntax and semantic processors can update their information accordingly . |
| 28 | Support for experimentation , innovation , resource-based learning activities and other desirable or interesting ventures can involve anything from a reorganization of a school timetable to a series of local education authority decisions on staffing and materials provision . |
| 29 | The second is that the complexity of many production and commercial processes can make it particularly difficult to weave the coaching role into the normal run of affairs . |
| 30 | Hon. Members can buy them over the counter in a chemist 's shop . |