Example sentences of "can [not/n't] [be] assumed [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It can not be assumed at the outset that all elements are the product of similar processes of objectification . |
| 2 | Since this is one aspect of the " ongoing negotiation " and preferences of " newcomers " to the interaction can not be assumed at the outset , the circumstances which will most favour a speedy agreement to use Creole are those where there are few participants — ideally the minimum , two — and these individuals are already well known to each other , and known to favour Creole . |
| 3 | That this can not be assumed of language , which appears to serve just such a purpose , has been illustrated very clearly by the linguist Lehrer in an analysis of the language used in the description of wines . |
| 4 | Under experimental conditions , old people in NHS nursing homes may do at least as well as those in traditional geriatric wards , but the same can not be assumed of units removed from the traditions and surveillance of a health or social services hierarchy . |
| 5 | Victim 's interpretations and memories indicate that victim studies can not be assumed to accurately reflect the ‘ real ’ extent of crime ; and the search for more reliable and direct indicators has included the development of self-report studies . |
| 6 | Likewise they implicitly assume that over the medium-term ( 3-10 years ) , the supply side can not be assumed to be constant . |
| 7 | All suggestions are given in good faith and for general help and guidance but since detail may vary with different roofs they can not be assumed to be suitable for every application . |
| 8 | Whereas one human being can direct ‘ a look ’ towards another human being , ‘ the gaze ’ can not be assumed by anyone . |
| 9 | But truthfulness can not be assumed in every instance . |