Example sentences of "[vb infin] [coord] can be [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has shown up deficiencies in common law where protection does not exist or can be waived for people with HIV . |
| 2 | Any places that fall outside those parameters fail the must test and can be rejected , no matter how attractive they may otherwise be . |
| 3 | Until a few years ago most wood dyes tended to fade in strong sunlight , but now many of them contain transparent iron oxides , which do not fade and can be used on interior and exterior woodwork . |
| 4 | If the temperature drops below 5°C , the hamster will hibernate and can be revived by placing on a thick towel wrapped around a hot-water bottle . |
| 5 | A fortnight later , bass binding can be very carefully snicked at the side to allow the bud to swell , whereas elastic binding will stretch and can be left a little longer . |
| 6 | It is easy to cut and handle and can be decorated with paper or textured paint . |
| 7 | If there is a sound case which can be backed up by facts , if one is willing to be patient , determined and constructive , then politicians will listen and can be persuaded . |