Example sentences of "which [modal v] [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The statutory scheme for bankruptcy is to be found in the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Insolvency Rules 1986 and has the following main objectives : ( 1 ) to enable the bankrupt 's affairs and dealings to be investigated under the control of the court ; ( 2 ) to provide the statutory machinery for the collection and rateable distribution of the bankrupt 's available assets ( or those assets which ought to form part of his estate ) with a view to satisfying his debts so far as may be practicable ; ( 3 ) to rehabilitate the bankrupt through the process of discharge . |
| 2 | This surplus pushes up the yen , which ought to boost imports . |
| 3 | Although local authorities and social service departments are in the process of developing systems of assessment in relation to care management , there has been little debate about the principles which ought to underpin assessment processes , nor about the purpose , scope , and content of comprehensive assessment with older people . |
| 4 | Most are on tenured contracts — which ought to protect employment until retirement . |
| 5 | The theme will be environmental protection in the widest sense which may embrace topics such as safety , reduced energy consumption , waste disposal ( incineration or specialised degradable polymers ) and reduced emissions by improved control . |
| 6 | Jobs are often not secure so any new technology which may improve productivity is resisted as it threatens employment . |
| 7 | The tutorial is completely distinct from an ‘ audition ’ class ; the object of the tutorial is to help a student concentrate on speeches and scenes which may extend aspects of characterisation or improve his/her vocal range , and also to increase confidence . |
| 8 | The leading central banks are expected to redouble their efforts to push down the dollar once the German decision is announced — something which may ease pressure on the pound if it changes the focus of attention in the foreign exchange markets . |
| 9 | Examples given in " Working Together " which may justify exclusion include cases where parents are likely to be disruptive or violent to the child or professional participants ( para 6.15 ) . |
| 10 | The procedure in a debentureholders ' action is lamentably expensive and dilatory , since the receiver , as an officer of the court , will have to work under its closest supervision and constant applications will have to be made in chambers throughout the duration of the receivership , which may last years if a complicated realisation is involved . |
| 11 | The world champion may not be worried about the £500 fine handed out for throwing the last game of his bizarre straight-games loss to Jahangir Khan in the final of last month 's Stuttgart Open , but he should be more concerned at the zero computer points assigned him for the Stuttgart tournament , which may enable Jahangir to overtake him in the New Year rankings , plus the fact that any further misdemeanour will probably mean draconian punishment . |
| 12 | Except in very calm and clear conditions flocks of birds are not easy to detect on the sea at any distance , and this , coupled with the shallowness of the water which may enable birds to feed well out to sea , probably results in many species being under recorded . |
| 13 | The Chinese approach to landscape , including the forces underlying their concept of dragons , will be examined in the next chapter , which may enable parallels to be drawn with British examples . |
| 14 | Even if high prices are not charged , an innovation may give an investment bank an advantage in gaining mandates , which may enable losses to be converted into " normal " profits . |
| 15 | This paper summarises the findings and poses some questions which may enable schools and local authorities to consider their own situation . |
| 16 | the quality of lateral communications , which may enable subordinates to get jobs done without constant reference back to their superior ; |
| 17 | But in dealing with bacilli which may mean illness and death , I think further that an appreciable measure of actual risk justifies the tenant in throwing up his contract … |
| 18 | It enables people to develop new skills which may enhance confidence and self esteem . |
| 19 | But it is Michael Jackson 's deal which may set precedents the music business will later regret . |
| 20 | It is an attitude which may go part of the way to explaining why the House of Commons Environment Committee was ‘ appalled ’ by the standard of evidence offered by the car manufacturing companies at its hearings on air pollution . |
| 21 | So there are three factors which may stop women getting as good value from credit as men : less awareness of credit costs , and of their rights ; credit-worthiness indicators ( such as employment and housing status ) which tend to be associated with unreliable payers and to be more common with women than with men ; and perhaps occasional outright discrimination . |
| 22 | β-blocking agents may adversely influence lipid and lipoprotein levels secondary to alpha ; -adrenergic stimulation which may inhibit lipoprotein lipase activity ( Day et al , 1982 ) . |
| 23 | One important consideration is that techniques can be developed to stimulate the healing process and prevent the spread of pathogens which may inhibit wound healing . |
| 24 | The original problem definition of ‘ How to improve the sales team ? ’ could be re-expressed as ‘ How to make the sales team perform like Newcastle United Football Club ? ’ ( an analogy which may suggest better team training or a new look at tactics ) or ‘ How to address corporate turbulence ? ’ a metaphor which may prompt ideas of inter-departmental conflict . |
| 25 | The ordinary shares held by management , which may confer control of Newco , will be a small proportion of the total share and loan capital of Newco , so that the amount management needs to borrow to acquire their stake in Newco is affordable , and can be serviced by dividends and earnings , with , it is to be hoped , the additional benefit of interest relief on their borrowings ( see 4.4 above ) . |
| 26 | 2 absorb discharge which may hinder healing |
| 27 | They can detect problems which may hinder learning . |
| 28 | Radon has been used to detect uranium mineralisation and also to locate faults which may control mineral deposition . |
| 29 | Among the few fish which do not mix well with Ampullaria are Leporinus and puffers , both of which may bite pieces out of the snail . |
| 30 | Another writer , responding to a general question about changes in his discipline , described a long-term cyclical or pendular motion which may suggest parallels in other subjects : |