Example sentences of "they [modal v] be open to " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Russia itself , parliamentary deputies hinted that they might be open to a spot of bribery when , earlier this year , they discussed a bill to guarantee them various privileges for life — a flat in Moscow , a salary , priority booking on aircraft and trains . |
| 2 | They would be open to the richest individuals and companies in the city . |
| 3 | One particularly successful firm said that LEDU officials suggested that they relocate in Antrim , and that if they did they would be open to considerably more funding . |
| 4 | But being annual they would be open to reprisals if they threw their weight around too much . |
| 5 | When young people remain single , they will be open to pressure from plenty of other people . |
| 6 | If they do not support public charity events their relationship with the public can suffer ; but if some major accident occurs on one such event , they will be open to criticism . |
| 7 | They will be open to the public from the end of 1993 , and it is hoped the local farming community will benefit from demonstrations at the farms . |
| 8 | No implication will usually be made that reasons should be given ( see Price v Bouch ( 1987 ) 53 P & C R257 ) unless to withhold them would be a breach of good faith , but once reasons are vouchsafed , whether orally or in writing , they will be open to scrutiny by the court . |