Example sentences of "this can [be] [adj] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | So , if the current of interest can be made to produce a magnetic field which varies in the right way along the length of the fibre , this can be used to measure current . |
| 2 | Then a machine like this can be used to measure bone density . |
| 3 | This can be comforting to them to some extent , but what they really want to hear is that you will not only see that they are cared for properly for the rest of their days , but that you will help them to remain in control of their own finances and to be as independent as possible . |
| 4 | Make colour 1 any shade you like , but remember that this will be the colour of the design screen you will be working on , so try not to make the colour too violent a shade , as this can be tiring to the eyes . |
| 5 | This can be useful to the learner-reader , providing extra cues to the text , and to ‘ the learner-learner ’ — the person learning to gather and process ideas , or the person entering a new field of knowledge or experience . |
| 6 | This can be helpful to the inexperienced selector if the pictures are a true representation of the book . |
| 7 | This can be helpful to us but it may give rise to difficulties and require careful handling if the client 's writing skills leave something to be desired . |
| 8 | This can be disadvantageous to the plaintiff if , for instance , the defendant 's report paints a gloomier picture than the plaintiff 's report . |
| 9 | Sport that invokes excessive emotion , especially anger and aggression , may not suit our need for balance and peace of mind , and this can be destructive to our striving for harmony . |
| 10 | This can be crucial to the outcome of the case and the satisfaction of the client . |
| 11 | Generally , a local authority will aim to cover the full cost of fees and a living allowance ‘ although this can be subject to your personal circumstances and will vary depending on whether you will live with your parents during term time , or in rented accommodation . |
| 12 | However people who are not familiar with the culture of a country do misinterpret situations and relationships and this can be due to a misunderstanding of visual clues . |
| 13 | This can be reassuring to an audience and help to build credibility . |
| 14 | Baldwin 's ( 1985 , p. 142 ) work on bringing up handicapped children indicates that grandparents often buy necessities such as food and clothing , and this can be vital to the finances of a household where having a handicapped child creates additional expense . |
| 15 | This can be valuable to us . |