Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] can be [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A good rule of thumb is that a model may be considered a potential hit if at least half its base area lies under the template , while models whose bases are only touched or grazed can be ignored . |
| 2 | It is particularly applicable where buying can be assessed in the light of the demographic characteristics of shoppers . |
| 3 | Fuelling stations incorporate ‘ fast fill ’ techniques , where fuelling can be accomplished in a few minutes . |
| 4 | If this situation arises any possibility that users of the financial statements will be misled or confused can be mitigated by further explanation . |
| 5 | In a large proportion of the cases , when they can be applied at all , both uses — associative and ascriptive — make equally good sense because the facts observed or imagined can be described equally well either way ; the mental , linguistic , difference is there but both mental representations can be mapped onto the same single external situation . |
| 6 | The enthalpy change that occurs can be attributed to two factors . |
| 7 | An exception is always of part of the thing granted , and only a thing that exists can be excepted ; a reservation is of a thing not in existence , but newly created or reserved out of land ( Halsbury 's Laws of England , 4th edn , vol 12 , para 1529 ) . |
| 8 | Note that isolates can be divided into the following facets : |
| 9 | The story that follows can be likened to a tale of exploration , not a new land that he stumbled across , but an important discovery , not only for himself but for the whole of mankind . |
| 10 | Burrows also believes that smacking can be started at an early age . |
| 11 | The techniques and skills that follow can be performed on all funboards but are best suited to boards under 3.20m as they are more controllable in strong winds . |
| 12 | Following am , both the long words name and naming can be matched ( Fig. 7.5.3 ) . |
| 13 | It is ideal if concreting can be carried out during one day as there is then less likelihood of a leak appearing . |
| 14 | Easy to spawn in a planted tank , and fry can be brought on with adults . |
| 15 | Pruning and picking can be carried out easily . |
| 16 | Details of how this account should be created and used can be found in section 2 , ‘ ORACLE RDBMS ’ . |
| 17 | the products demanded and supplied can be determined . |
| 18 | Collecting data in different forms so that results can be collated and compared can be done in several ways and can form the basis of much useful discussion . |
| 19 | A very high standard of stitching and finishing can be found on this shirt , the seams either being overlocked or enclosed , making them fairly robust . |
| 20 | even though characteristic ways of feeling and behaving are habitual , they can be controlled and , if necessary , unproductive ways of feeling and behaving can be replaced with more satisfactory ones . |
| 21 | The inside of each binding is a compacted mass of yellowed fatty tissue in which whorls and furling can be seen , looking not unlike the surface of the cerebral cortex . |
| 22 | The to following allow and permit can be conceived with either an initial interception , as in ( 212 ) and ( 213 ) , or a final one , as in They stood by and allowed him to steal my car . |
| 23 | Many of the things people say and write can be divided into facts and opinions . |
| 24 | The harvesting of hay ( and cereals ) will be considered later ; it will suffice to say here that baling is not essential on a smallholding , and if required can be done by a contractor . |
| 25 | Fresh green growths should not be cut down , but any stems that have yellowed and withered can be cleared away . |
| 26 | The beginnings of modern thought about sleep and dreaming can be traced to the late eighteenth century , the time of the Enlightenment . |
| 27 | You should note that as many module names as required can be added to each SSR . |
| 28 | Where is the benefit in not raping when rape is on the cards , not killing when killing can be done ? |