Example sentences of "may seem [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 While clearly relevant to interpreting activities , this approach may seem of limited applicability in translation since it appears to rely heavily on phonological evidence .
2 To the non-angler this may seem of little importance but to the lesser informed JB is 50 per cent of the firm of Bruce and Walker , rod manufacturers , and as far as we were concerned walked on water !
3 There may be times when , in the pressure of a hectic Monday morning , this may seem of marginal relevance ; but there are plenty of times when it does not .
4 Thus , a condition or situation which is highly deprivatory in this respect for one man or woman under certain circumstances may seem of minor consequence for another person or against a different circumstantial background .
5 This may seem like bad news for the auctioneers and sellers , but for buyers many pristine aircraft sold at reasonable prices .
6 While this may seem like hard work , the benefits to be gained , in terms of opening up the fingerboard and greater harmonic awareness , are invaluable .
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