Example sentences of "[noun sg] [Wh det] [modal v] cause [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ or was likely to be caused to persons in or on that vehicle ( or trailer ) or on a road ’ 'Likely to be caused' means potentially dangerous such as sharp edges jutting out from the body of a motor vehicle ; a loose driver 's seat which could cause loss of control of the car ; projecting wheel wing nuts or mudguards that could strike a pedestrian ; and a loose rear bumper that might fall off and cause an accident etc . |
| 2 | Some are rather heavy and contain a silicone ingredient which could cause problems — a build-up of silicone on the hair may affect the results of perms , tints , bleaches etc . |
| 3 | One case which may cause problems is where the doctor 's facilitation takes the form of switching off a necessary mechanical aid , such as a ventilator or an artificial kidney machine . |
| 4 | While being inexpensive and readily transportable , they do have the disadvantage of flexibility which can cause problems during installation . |
| 5 | Accu-clear is a water clarifier which will cause bacteria , algae and loose dirt to clump together in your tank water making them removable by the filter , where they will usually be broken down . |
| 6 | Although his prosecution , normally based on false evidence , had little chance or success , it was a weapon which could cause expense and bother to those he thought responsible . |
| 7 | One was finally found in Wales , but the company refused to deal with a record which might cause offence to people on religious grounds . |
| 8 | Affected children inevitably attract more than their fair share of parental attention which can cause problems with unaffected siblings . |
| 9 | If erm things should start to go wrong and the chap on the floor erm was to make any movement or s sudden movement towards either P C or any other piece of equipment in the room which may cause injury or damage to ourselves or himself , it would be down to me to challenge that man er and allow P C to get back behind er the ballistic shield . |
| 10 | The Company , from its very first voyage , exported bullion rather than English products and , when economists complained that this would lead to a loss of bullion which would cause deflation and depression in England , the Company replied that it exported between 50 and 90 per cent of its pepper to countries in northern Europe which paid four or five times as much silver as the Company paid in India , so that on balance its activities substantially increased the amount of bullion in the country . |
| 11 | English law contains a number of offences which penalize the driving of a car on a road in a manner which may cause harm . |
| 12 | What then are some of the hazards in the home environment which can cause accidents ? |
| 13 | Apart from specific anatomical and physiological disabilities which may make it less easy for the individual to maintain safety , there are many external agents in the environment which can cause injury and disease . |
| 14 | Another area which may cause problems is that of insurance of household goods . |
| 15 | The pest , a tiny fawn-coloured mite called varroa which can cause havoc in commercial hives , has been discovered at an apiary run by the Torbay Beekeepers ' Association . |
| 16 | This is the medical term for fluid retention which can cause puffiness and swelling . |
| 17 | The court sets aside a limited amount of its time for schemes of arrangement which can cause delays depending on the court 's workload . |
| 18 | Potassium permanganate has the disadvantage of producing solid manganese dioxide during the process of oxidation which can cause blockages and importantly where any of the chlorinated oxidising agents are used care needs to be taken when phenolic contaminants are present as there have been instances of chlorophenols being formed which in turn produce most obnoxious odours sometimes toxic which are extremely difficult to break down . |
| 19 | The housing proposals will generate some additional traffic but not on a scale which would cause capacity or safety problems . |
| 20 | A circuit with a tiny hidden crack may seem to function adequately , but that crack can become a pathway for corrosion which can cause failure of the device later on . |
| 21 | In Chapter 2 , 11 aspects of contemporary society which can cause trouble for religion were outlined . |
| 22 | You can also colour-code or underline parts of the word which might cause difficulty , and can comment on the tricky bit when you record . |
| 23 | 4 Follow health and safety instructions at work concerning production , handling or use of any substance which may cause cancer . |
| 24 | It maybe that the pipework does not slope — gently away from the vent pipe which can cause air to collect at the highest point of the pipe . |
| 25 | However , one should avoid extremes in dress which may cause uneasiness . |
| 26 | They apply to any manual handling operation which may cause injury at work . |
| 27 | In Sweden , drinking water has been found to have levels of copper which may cause diarrhoea in young children , harm to liver and kidneys , and even colour hair green , along with wash-basins , baths and laundry . |
| 28 | One thing which will cause problems in attempting any aerobatics is an underpowered helicopter . |
| 29 | It is submitted on behalf of the father and the grandmother that , if an order were not made , C. would go to the grandmother and the care which would then be given to him would not be care which would cause suffering of harm and that , therefore , the second limb of the threshold condition is not made out . |
| 30 | The profile should not be extended to a length which might cause misconceptions about its intended scope and purpose . |