Example sentences of "which can be [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mourning also cleanses us of pity , which can be a subtle form of pride , or of self-pity which is a form of blindness to life as it really is . |
| 2 | The result , which can be a subtle amalgam of tonality and atonality , is singularly beautiful in the hands of composers such as Berg and Dallapiccola . |
| 3 | Recently , I had cause to telephone the factory in pursuit of another non-standard modification — the sort of thing which can be a real pain when you have two new model lines to get into production . |
| 4 | That bit 's quite therapeutic at least , unless you 're having soup or something , which can be a real sentence . |
| 5 | Be sure to provide a comfortable bed , which can be a cardboard box with its sides cut down and lined with a blanket . |
| 6 | If implemented this would remove one of the criticisms of a s.52 agreement which can be a useful tool in achieving , amongst other things , odour prevention and abatement . |
| 7 | Fortunately ( in an argument taken from Pirsig 's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance ) there is an amazing degree of agreement as to whether any particular example is of ‘ high ’ or ‘ low ’ quality — which can be a useful lifeline for those lost in a twisty maze of conflicting advice . |
| 8 | There is a backwards movement in saying No , which can be a slight withdrawal of head and shoulders ; a more emphatic shake of the head perhaps accompanied by the hand pushing away an undesirable request or person , e.g. Juliet 's rejection of Paris in the Bedroom scene . |
| 9 | If you want to avoid channelling out a wall , but would like to replace a single outlet with a double outlet , which can be a switched one , and will sit over the old position . |
| 10 | Hybrid motors have a small step length ( typically 1 .8 degrees ) , which can be a great advantage when high resolution angular positioning is required . |
| 11 | First , attendance , which can be a prime factor in disruptiveness , is highlighted , and practices which will ensure each school has an effective policy are outlined : |
| 12 | This is usually around 50 per cent , which can be a serious disadvantage . |
| 13 | The research procedure here usually assumes that people can read and write ( which can be a serious limitation ) , and it also conveniently throws the burden of veracity on one 's informants . |
| 14 | Apart from re-arranging the furniture — which can be a bad enough job in itself — visualising an extension or addition to any building can be very difficult . |
| 15 | It can take as long as two weeks after you give your blood sample before you get your result , which can be a difficult and stressful time . |
| 16 | Communication is a sharing , when you are speaking you can be an ‘ aid to hearing ’ which costs absolutely nothing but which can be a priceless asset . |
| 17 | Tiphook ends up with a lot of goodwill on the balance sheet , which can be a risky position to be in , but Montague is skilled at that sort of move . ’ |
| 18 | Some of these sports necessitate the use of motor-powered vehicles which can be the major agents of environmental change and in some cases , such as trail-bike racing , the environmental damage can be substantial . |