Example sentences of "you may [verb] a " in BNC.

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1 Of course you may specify a time : ‘ Come away from the edge of the platform immediately ! ’ ,
2 This option enables you to read an entire package structure from LIFESPAN into any VMS directory ( you may specify a different directory for each package in the structure , if you wish ) .
3 I only ask because you may miss a rare opportunity to improve you life in April , due to misplaced prejudice .
4 Although you may drop a dress size or see the scales tipping in your favour after only a week or two , all too often the results are short-lived .
5 Unless you think it 's really necessary and then you may drop a hint .
6 You may place a 5cm ( 2in ) thick block of wood under the balls of your feet to make the exercise harder .
7 There promises to be something for everyone and you never know — you may discover a hidden talent !
8 You may discover a hidden self in a racing car on a high-speed circuit .
9 You may choose a video for the subject matter covered or for the instruction in a particular technique .
10 YOU may pay a non-refundable premium per yacht to insure against any claims for accidental loss or damage to the yacht or its equipment .
11 With luck you may effect a recapture the same day by one or other of the methods described .
12 At first glance , you may not notice any obvious differences , but if you look more closely you may spot a slight increase in the graininess of the picture at the LP speed , especially in the darker areas or if you were shooting in poor light .
13 Keep an eye open and you may spot a barnacle goose or a Bewick 's swan .
14 The general answer is that you may copy a sound cassette or a video tape or disc for private use , but if it is copied again and again for commercial gain it is a clear breach of copyright and could lead to legal action .
15 Canine relationships are also good and you may meet a long-haired mutt of doubtful pedigree but winning ways , who will prove a good chum .
16 You may meet a saddler who is the sixth generation of his family to carry on making bell harnesses .
17 You may prefer a large and simple paved terrace area , or something smaller , incorporating raised beds and a barbecue .
18 You may prefer a different way .
19 Of course in practice you may prefer a slightly more subtle prompt — maybe just a W to act as a flag for you to remember to type EXIT .
20 However , you may prefer a lower figure with a different on-going environment and on this I need your guidance .
21 You may bring a woman photographer , ’ Felipe de Santis said coldly , turning back to her with an astonished look that she should consider questioning him .
22 But if this is your only way of relaxing then you may acquire a weight problem .
23 It does not matter that you may perceive a witness to be a witness for the opposition ; although it will happen rarely , if they are prepared to see you , go and see them .
24 You may favour a different way , but try them all and see .
25 This can reduce weight but it also constitutes drug-taking , for which you may face a lifetime ban .
26 If you own sale falls through you may face a hefty interest bill .
27 And however tasteless you may think a gift is , it does n't automatically make it useless .
28 If you are undecided whether to apply , you may visit a Government Department during vacation in order to see what goes on , your reasonable expenses being refunded .
29 ‘ If Clinton can not get the economy started and has trouble financing his ambitious spending programme , you may expect a greater withdrawal from foreign commitments , trade sanctions — whatever he thinks it will take , ’ said one analyst .
30 You may experience a strong sense of anger and resentment when the weather turns bad and your pet is outside all alone , instead of in his rightful place by your side .
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