Example sentences of "can be of [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The insults or stresses which cause the imbalances and so give rise to disease can be of two types : |
| 2 | pointed out in the Court of Appeal , for present purposes such benefits can be of two kinds . |
| 3 | Observation materials can be of two kinds . |
| 4 | Whilst our schools and colleges are offering some of these courses , traditionally the bulk of such courses are to be found in the county Colleges of F.E. They can be of one year duration or provide a route either to higher education or more advanced professional qualifications . |
| 5 | When considering the effect of outside influences , two aspects can be of crucial importance . |
| 6 | While academic literature is full of material on officer-councillor relationships , relatively little is known about relationships between departmental chiefs within the same authority , but these , obviously , can be of crucial significance . |
| 7 | The political moment — that period when moral attitudes are transformed into formally political action — can be of key importance in nuancing the regulation of sexuality , and at crucial times a moral schema has been of prime significance in political propaganda . |
| 8 | The theory is nevertheless of a sort which can be of real use in a classroom . |
| 9 | Quite the reverse , these become the trusted friends that truly understand and can be of real help in time of trouble . |
| 10 | The retreat movement is only just beginning to establish itself north of the Border and I feel strongly that a quiet space can be of real benefit in today 's hectic and stressful lifestyle . ’ ‘ |
| 11 | This is because classical beams of radiation can be of arbitrary weakness . |
| 12 | It can be of higher breaking strain than the kiteline itself , as weight and drag will have only minimal effect on performance . |
| 13 | ‘ Tony , ’ he said , ‘ I do n't think I can be of much help to you . |
| 14 | I do n't think you can be of much help to me , Doctor . |
| 15 | The basic framework can be of 75 x 50mm rough sawn timber , clad either side with sheet plasterboard . |
| 16 | Besides possessing rust-resistant properties , stainless is a very strong metal and the blade can be of thinner gauge than normal steel while still possessing the same strength . |
| 17 | If you live far from any natural source of running water , an ornamental fountain in a park or garden can be of equal value . |
| 18 | The traveller or stranger can be of equal status ; this allows you to ask particularly useful questions in role : " How do you organise your meetings ? |
| 19 | Indeed , it may very well be an area where some programs can be of immediate and wide-ranging use to teachers . |
| 20 | Perhaps we can be of greater help by standing further apart from the new colossus , bridging the world with our American , African and Asian connections , as well as greater European contacts . |
| 21 | Tanks for hard water can be of cast iron or sheet steel , but for soft water the sheet metal has to be protected by bituminous or plastics coatings . |
| 22 | Control formats based on escape sequences can be of indefinite length , and page description languages can be extremely powerful . |
| 23 | The Court felt that , ‘ Such information can be of tremendous historical value in demonstrating what agency personnel were involved in making a particular policy decision and what officials knew and when they knew it . ’ |
| 24 | It should be stressed that since the subject of social studies is society , and particularly individuals and social groups within society , it is difficult to accept that women as a group can be of little concern to its practitioners . |
| 25 | Without publication research can be of little value . |
| 26 | In this context , the linguist 's proclamation of the functional equality of all varieties can be of little help . |
| 27 | ‘ Acquired language abilities can be of little or no use when it comes to examination of detailed tender documentation or foreign standard forms of contract ’ . |
| 28 | It is a fact that acquired language abilities can be of little or no use when it comes to examination of detailed tender documentation or foreign standard forms of contract . |
| 29 | In the case of registered title , if the wife is purchasing the husband 's interest in the property , a search in usual form ( Form 94A ) at HM Land Registry is appropriate ; otherwise a search should be made on Form 94C , although as the wife is a trustee of the legal estate with the husband , this search can be of little value , particularly as it confers no priority ( Land Registration ( Official Searches ) Rules 1990 ( SI No 1361 ) , r9 ) . |
| 30 | The enthusiasm for partnership by individual secondary schools can be of great advantage to primary schools and their pupils . |