Example sentences of "[vb mod] [vb infin] a [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The rash may take one of several forms — it may mimic a host of rare and not so rare skin conditions . |
| 2 | We may construct a table for such definitions ( Table 1 ) . |
| 3 | Now , let's think a bit about this mud . ’ |
| 4 | This may facilitate a return from the ahistorical concerns of psychology and linguistics , where analysis of the object threatens to remain fetishistic , to the world of social action where such analysis is reintegrated into cultural studies . |
| 5 | The recipient may experience a variety of sensations . |
| 6 | As the fun of the YCs recedes into the distance , to be replaced by the disappointing seriousness of ordinary life , the not-so-young Conservative may experience a conflict between the philosophy of ambition and unrealized hopes . |
| 7 | When the last child leaves and she no longer has any daily parenting responsibilities , she may experience a crisis over the loss of status as mother , particularly if she has no other clearly defined role . |
| 8 | She may experience a crisis of disbelief in her religious faith , or direct her anger towards the medical or nursing staff who cared for her husband , for failing to save his life ; or she may blame family or friends and have feelings of guilt and anger against herself for things that were done or not done during his lifetime . |
| 9 | When a young child plays ‘ What time is it , Mr. Wolf ? ’ , she may experience a moment of panic when the ‘ Wolf ’ shouts , ‘ Dinner time ! ’ and chases her . |
| 10 | Let's eat a pile of sticky cakes in Florian 's . ’ |
| 11 | Obviously positive inflation may remain a feature of this hypothetical economy even if it is operating at the natural unemployment rate ( i.e. owing to the persistence of inflationary expectations . |
| 12 | Here there may arise a conflict between two principles , one that the court will not imply a term unless it is one which reasonable men would obviously have agreed to if their minds had been directed to the point , the other that a contract should if possible be interpreted in such a way as to achieve fairness between the parties … mistake is a much more difficult problem … [ than fraud or partiality ] . |
| 13 | Using an overhead projector , instructors may elicit a range of answers to each question and then compare these with the samples provided . |
| 14 | Thumbsucking in the womb , for example , may trigger a preference for being right or left-handed , according to De Peter Hepper at Queens University in Belfast . |
| 15 | Perceptions contain no element of approval or disapproval though they may trigger a reaction in terms of approval . |
| 16 | Following a share buy-in , a capitalisation issue may trigger a distribution for tax purposes under s210 . |
| 17 | Furthermore the candidate for this party in one constituency may stress a commitment to education , while colleagues in other constituencies may make the pensions increase the central plank in their programme . |
| 18 | It is also possible that , on 22 May , the Executive Committee may spring a surprise by agreeing to appoint an outsider . |
| 19 | After all , some may treat a scar on the forehead as comparatively trivial , but to another it would be a source of serious worry . |
| 20 | Others may prefer a step by step process of building up fine details , until mastery of a subsection of the task is reached , before moving on . |
| 21 | A single word may convey a wealth of historical background ; and if the sense of such a word is altered , the revelation it offers will be lost . |
| 22 | Let's make a decision on Friday management meeting . |
| 23 | Alright let's review at but let's make a decision on Friday about what we do on the shift pattern on Monday . |
| 24 | Now , as soon as the action switches to the next scene , let's make a run for the Butcher Building . |
| 25 | Let's make a pattern with the things that make triangles . |
| 26 | Local government expenditure may cover a variety of things , from sweeping the streets to providing local schooling . |
| 27 | Other non-pecuniary interests may disqualify a judge from acting , for example : ( a ) family relationship-Metropolitan Properties v. Lannon ( C.A. , 1969 ) ; ( b ) business connection — R. v. Sussex Justices , ex p . |
| 28 | These tend to be used by very large companies , by companies or organizations where group decisions and committee work are a noticeable feature , and by very small organizations where everybody is regarded as equally important and may want a say in what is going on . |
| 29 | Working-class residents may want a factory to be located in the village to provide local jobs , but the middle class , who wish only to consume ( and not produce ) in the area , may oppose this on conservationist grounds . |
| 30 | Customers may want a picture of their family on holiday , for example , or to transfer an image from a photograph or magazine . |