Example sentences of "can [verb] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Repetitive touching of the body surface results in a decrease in the amplitude and probability of withdrawal of the gill and siphon , a decrease which can persist for weeks . |
| 2 | ‘ The only thing Susanna can make for dinner is a reservation ! ’ |
| 3 | Others find in the rose elaborated chemical compounds readily available that they can utilize for colour pigments , their own body structures — and even scents to attract each other ! |
| 4 | Those who are practising psychotherapy with older people have valuable experience which social workers can adapt for use in working with elderly clients . |
| 5 | UK prices start from £3,000 for a typical development licence , although existing Windows4GL users can upgrade for £400 . |
| 6 | Windows 3.0 and 3.1 users can upgrade for £94 or £49 respectively . |
| 7 | Priced £445+VAT , existing users can upgrade for £99+VAT Lotus : Tel.0784 455 445 . |
| 8 | Microsoft Corp says its Multimedia Viewer Publishing Toolkit Version 2.0 will be available early this month for $500 : the new generation supports several emerging multimedia systems and brings content-based title development within reach of publishers that might not know programming languages , the firm said ; Viewer 2.0 replaces the Multimedia Development Kit , the registered users of which can upgrade for $200 . |
| 9 | Microsoft Corp says its Multimedia Viewer Publishing Toolkit Version 2.0 will be available early this month for $500 : the new generation supports several emerging multimedia systems and brings content-based title development within reach of publishers that might not know programming languages , the firm said ; Viewer 2.0 replaces the Multimedia Development Kit , the registered users of which can upgrade for $200 . |
| 10 | The following example of a joint problem-solving session , discussed in greater detail elsewhere in a different context ( Hanko 1985/7 ) , illustrates both the range of issues that can arise for exploration , and the processes which can be activated in group consultation to contribute to insight and solution . |
| 11 | Residential homes and hostels can accommodate nurses who can only work awkward hours , and who can cover for staff sickness and annual leave . |
| 12 | I can hassle for business contacts in these areas at conferences as soon as I get to a conference . |
| 13 | Valuation by a third party is one method the parties can stipulate for ascertainment of the price . |
| 14 | In fact it 's so regular that Fiona — that 's the girl who does our weekday lunches — is under instructions to leave something we can eat for Saturday lunch . ’ |
| 15 | This neatly demonstrates the Racal approach which has produced Vodafone : invest heavily in value-added services whose growth can compensate for difficulties in traditional product areas . |
| 16 | You can stay for lunch . ’ |
| 17 | ‘ I suppose Eleanor can stay for coffee , ’ he muttered at last . |
| 18 | Interest on borrowing for improvements to your home can qualify for tax relief providing your total house purchase/home improvement borrowing together does not exceed £30,000 under current Government regulations . |
| 19 | FIATA , in turn , argues that those who complain are welcome to join FIATA , provided they can qualify for membership . |
| 20 | Its segments open , and out drop the fertilised fully-provisioned eggs — seeds — which if necessary can wait for years before moisture penetrates them and stimulates them to spring to life . |
| 21 | It usually takes several days for the pain to subside , although it can linger for weeks . |
| 22 | No book or course of lectures can substitute for experience , but as you learn the vernacular and gain confidence in your practical ability , you can derive both inspiration and a sense of direction through reading the works of wise men . |
| 23 | Pghorbol esters such as 12- O -tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate ( TPA ) can substitute for diacylglycerol and have been used extensively as tools to investigate actions of protein kinase C. |
| 24 | CFC substitutes : a technology impact report ( TO49 ) considers how the refrigeration , foam blowing and circuit board industries can substitute for CFCs at three distinct levels : with nearly equivalent chemicals like HCFCs or HFCs ; with drastically different compounds ; or by using a radically new approach . |
| 25 | They may only be alien ticks , but their shells are so hard they are almost indestructible , and they can survive for years without 8 meal of any sort … |
| 26 | Also , do n't miss the blood-sucking sand tampan , which can survive for years in suspended animation as it awaits a human victim . |
| 27 | Thus parasites whose infective form is the larvated egg usually have very thick-shelled eggs which can survive for years on the ground . |
| 28 | Second , the eggs are highly resistant to climatic extremes , and can survive for years on the ground . |
| 29 | They are fast-moving , colourful , noisy , and as good if not better than anything you can buy for home computers . |
| 30 | The chicks are placed in pivoted running wheels , a bit like the treadmills one can buy for pet hamster cages , placed in front of a red or yellow rotating , flashing light . |