Example sentences of "may say [prep] [art] " in BNC.

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1 As always , Elizabeth shows herself a thoroughly English writer in her sensitiveness to the vagaries of the weather and to minor class distinctions ; and whatever Dr Johnson may say about the unimportance of the former or contemporary prigs about the latter , they contribute so much to the variety of life and conversation in England .
2 Instead , the new structure and appointments are intended to strengthen the company in an era which will no see a repeat of the 1980s boom , whatever politicians may say about the end of recession .
3 We may say to the diviner ‘ You mean ’ you have learnt that when you have a certain feeling of strain in your hands , then water is usually to be found so many feet under the ground ? ’
4 The change from centrally planned to market economy requires , one may say as a condition precedent , proper legal framework .
5 You may say at the end of all this , ‘ Well , where does all this have you ?
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