Example sentences of "can [not/n't] give [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Again , it has been held that the Prison rules are merely ‘ regulatory ’ and that breach of them can not give rise to a cause of action for damages although it may found an application for judicial review . |
| 2 | A general term can not give rise to zeugma in this way : |
| 3 | It must be stressed that although a natural condition can not give rise to liability under the rule in Rylands v. Fletcher it may still constitute a nuisance for which an occupier may be liable if he has knowledge or means of knowledge of its existence and if it is reasonable to require him to take the necessary steps to abate it . |
| 4 | The examiner can not give credit for irrelevancy , because that would be unfair to others who have answered only the question that they were asked . |
| 5 | With regret , I can not give way to the hon. Gentleman on this occasion . |
| 6 | The guardian must continue to perform his other duties but can not give instructions to the child 's solicitor . |
| 7 | I can not give credence to the 17 per cent . |
| 8 | Two separate people are essential for any exchange to take place : you can not give presents to yourself , just as you can not give yourself to yourself . |
| 9 | Notwithstanding , the firm has backed all the way , and has continued to work for Bell Lawrie , even if he can not give advice to clients . |
| 10 | The Home Secretary has told the Commission that he can not give advice on the matter . |