Example sentences of "may [adv] [verb] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I believe that we are evolving — we 've done our physical evolution , I suppose , though we may eventually lose our appendix or the little toe . |
| 2 | ‘ Of course , ’ the Pastor said , ‘ of course , the State may properly demand our obedience in many matters : obeying its laws — if the laws are just ; making us pay taxes — if the taxes are properly spent ; supporting its policies — if the policies are wise . |
| 3 | Should you still feel dissatisfied you may personally bring your grievance to the notice of Personnel Management Division or you are free to raise it with your staff association or trade union who may take action on your behalf . |
| 4 | A new Commission is due to be elected at the end of the year , and it is possible that Van Miert may only hold his post until then . |
| 5 | The Secretary of State may only exercise his power under section 61(1) of the Act of 1967 to release on licence a prisoner serving a life sentence if : ( a ) the Parole Board has recommended he should do so ; and ( b ) he has consulted with the Lord Chief Justice and the trial judge if available . |
| 6 | According to reports in the metal industry , ministers may soon drop their opposition to building a stockpile of imported metals such as chromium , cobalt and manganese that are vital to the British economy . |
| 7 | Filled with recipes for quick , easy , yet substantial and delicious meals it may soon become your bible . |
| 8 | Switzerland , which at present imposes no restrictions whatsoever on the free circulation of works of art , may soon lose its status as one of the world 's most liberal countries in the field of art trade . |
| 9 | And now I am going to have to tell you WHAT TO DO and WHAT NOT TO DO , but this time it 's a bit different because the DOs and DON'Ts that I am going to give you may easily SAVE YOUR LIFE . |
| 10 | Does he agree that a meeting with the convention may not be enough to save his seat but may just save his face ? |
| 11 | I may just have me chicken out and keep the sausage for another day |
| 12 | Even where a trustee has misappropriated trust property the fund may still preserve its identity , and , so long as it can be identified , the rights of the beneficiaries will attach to the fund into whatever form it may have been converted by him . |
| 13 | Nevertheless , you may still lose your job because of the take-over or for a reason connected with it . |
| 14 | If you are not satisfied about the outcome of your application for compensation in the overseas post , you may still put your complaint to an adjudicator appointed by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators . |
| 15 | Finally , even if all the factors mentioned so far are not influencing the cat , it may still turn its nose up at a particular dish of food . |
| 16 | We may still find our attention distracted by thoughts of home , family or whatever . |
| 17 | The auction houses employ considerable skill to ensure that the best possible prices are obtained for their clients , but all the same , a good eye and a well-stocked memory may still outwit their expertise . |
| 18 | But the prisoner who feels integrity and a sense of loyalty to his own group , although he may sincerely repent his crime , might find it difficult to express this publicly . |
| 19 | Sir John may further strengthen his position by appointing Malcolm Dix , his former Magpie Group colleague , as a fellow director . |
| 20 | However , by careful listening to your lecturer you may possibly identify his preference for certain topics . |
| 21 | A news , release sent to The Times , New Printing House Square , Gray 's Inn Road , London WC1 may possibly find its way to one person who will be interested in it , but it is not very likely . |
| 22 | If you go for a number of interviews without success you may subconsciously associate your interview outfit with failure . |
| 23 | THE most famous painting in Liverpool 's Walker Art Gallery is undoubtedly ‘ And When Did You Last See Your Father ? ’ the Civil War picture of the little Royalist boy who may innocently reveal his father 's hiding place to Cromwell 's soldiers . |
| 24 | Once manufactured and distributed , the material may always find its way to the hands of others who are less equable , so that its effect may be to stir up racial hatred indirectly . |
| 25 | Factors which may unduly influence your judgement |
| 26 | He may also drop his ball back into play , though no nearer the hole , when given relief by the rules or under penalty of one shot if he thinks the ball is unplayable . |
| 27 | When she feels ready to contemplate it she may also want your help in the sad business of disposing of her husband 's clothing . |
| 28 | Whilst they may compete quality scientists away from local firms , they may also enhance their knowledge and broaden their research horizons and perceptions . |
| 29 | It may also enhance our understanding of contemporary legal institutions and practices . |
| 30 | The designation of the NHS chief executive as the accounting officer for the hospital and community health and family practitioner services may also improve his standing relative to senior DoH civil servants . |