Example sentences of "they [vb mod] [adv] prove [prep] be " in BNC.
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| 1 | Stereolab always look tonight as if they 've got a few more tricks up their sleeve than anyone else around at the moment , and in an age where recycling the past to create a spurious version of the future is the order of the day , they may well prove to be a benchmark of quality for their times . |
| 2 | They may also prove to be useful when it comes to breeding , a point that will be covered later in the series . |
| 3 | It was generally assumed that they would probably prove to be complementary to each other , but what the optimum mix would be was far from clear . |
| 4 | If Compact goals are framed carefully and sensitively they should demonstrate , for successful students , evidence that they will subsequently prove to be reliable , conscientious and creative at work . |
| 5 | These can turn out to be expensive , making the return to work unfeasible for many middle to lower paid people ; they can also prove to be unreliable , which means that working mothers can find themselves alienating their employers through no fault of their own . |
| 6 | Left to their own devices , the chances are the Trolls will go wild or become soporific , but if led by a more intelligent creature they can often prove to be dangerous foes . |