Example sentences of "may be affect by the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much will depend upon the language ability , the intellectual and life experience of the young reader , and his or her relationship with the writer : ‘ The readability of the text may be affected by the degree of correspondence between the experience and thoughts recorded in the text and the experiences and thoughts of a reader ’ ( Gilliland , 1972 , p.68 ) . |
| 2 | There is a strong tendency to belittle or ignore sexual activity in old age , but the feelings of carers may be affected by the degree of frustration experienced in that aspect of life . |
| 3 | In international procedural terms this required level of intensity is , at least theoretically , satisfied when a State considers it has ‘ an interest of a legal nature that may be affected by the decision in the case … ‘ , while in treaty law the emphasis is on rights and obligations . |
| 4 | Thus one starts with an indication that more than one person may be affected by the problem , and that there may have been a crisis or trigger-event leading to a referral for assistance at this point . |
| 5 | Problems exist in water-logged areas where the soil gas may be affected by the decomposition of organic material . |
| 6 | The nature of the genes is unaffected by their participation in bodily development , but their likelihood of being passed on may be affected by the success of the body that they helped to create . |
| 7 | Heavy , masonry fire resisting walls should be free from the possibility that their stability may be affected by the behaviour of other structural members . |
| 8 | Sometimes the reaction to a share exchange offer may be affected by the offeror 's conduct during the takeover battle . |
| 9 | Absent notice or agency whereby a creditor may be affected by the debtor husband 's improprieties towards his wife , the surety , the creditor is not concerned with what has passed between debtor and surety and need not concern itself with whether or not the surety understands the transaction , notwithstanding the relationship between the surety and the debtor and the creditor 's knowledge of it . |
| 10 | The theory of State responsibility may ensure the independence of the State in presenting its claims , but this should not obscure the fact that entities other than States have interests that may be affected by the outcome of the proceedings , and that the present process of international litigation , with few exceptions , pays no regard to them . |
| 11 | ‘ Any person who feels that he may be affected by the suspension should contact their local office . ’ |