Example sentences of "may [adv] give [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even when the sound-level meter is not available , the physical effort of talking and the strength of the signals from the vibrator may still give useful clues , although the loudness of background noise would not be shown visibly . |
| 2 | People who have something to hide , such as criminals or deviants , or even ordinary school pupils , may deliberately give untrue answers in order to protect themselves . |
| 3 | They may also give increased access to other sources of finance . |
| 4 | Martin Harrison ( 1989 , p. 656 ) accepts that television ‘ reporting of routine , uncontroversial activities may well give incumbent governments an inbuilt advantage ’ but he rejects the idea of applying the concepts of impartiality and balance to the governing party 's total television coverage . |
| 5 | Insufficient agent will give poor clarification , whereas too much is wasteful and may sometimes give poor results . |
| 6 | The court may then give appropriate directions ( FPCR , r14(3) ) . |
| 7 | Doctors are themselves not immune from the disease of alcoholism and some of them may therefore give inappropriate reassurance to patients . |