Example sentences of "but they [modal v] be of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Arguments amongst the girls would break out but they would be of a trivial nature to begin with . |
| 2 | Tales are usually of the past , but they can be of the future too . |
| 3 | Mail-order companies selling hampers usually reserve the right to swap items if necessary , but they should be of similar type and value . |
| 4 | Sections required for teaching purposes do not need to meet the stringent requirements of those used for research , but they should be of good standard ; they are , after all , the primary material on which all geologists are trained . |
| 5 | Such features may have increased the cost slightly and perhaps put the encyclopedia beyond the reach of individual purchasers , but they should be of great help to reference librarians and readers . |
| 6 | I do n't know the figures for mental illness , but they must be of the same order , though better hidden . |