Example sentences of "can [pron] [be] " in BNC.

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1 CAN EVERYONE BE HYPNOTIZED ?
2 Recording need : A necessary task under the new legislation , but can everyone be pleased ?
3 No , I 'm trying Can everyone be careful not to sit on my coat I have another walkman in my pocket .
4 This neat little gadget replaces the old cotton reel studded with nails and is a quick and easy way to produce knitted cords and braids , which can them be combined and used in many ways , such as trimmings , toys appliqué and jewellery .
5 The second side of the work can them be removed from the machine on to the garter bar .
6 The next riser can them be positioned on top of the tread , using a short batten to measure from the front of it , to keep the tread widths even .
7 Sir : Can nothing be done to stop these wildcat strikes by escalators on the Underground ?
8 Can nothing be done to prevent these spasms ? ’
9 One of the questions you may be asking yourself is ‘ Can I be taught to act ? ’
10 Can I be sure you wo n't slip a charm or something worse into the humous .
11 I am leading you along the path I had to tread to find the most suitable disease , for only in this way can I be sure that the reader understands the nature of the ultimate decision and the ludicrousness of any attempt to confuse it with my own stick and gloves or any prior misinformation regarding the state of my own health .
12 ‘ How can I be feeling sorry for myself , when I should be sad that he has died ? ’
13 HOW CAN I BE SURE THIS BROCHURE IS ACCURATE ?
14 Can I be of assistance , gentlemen ? ’
15 ‘ Now , how can I be of help to you ? ’ she said , taking her own seat behind the barrier of the desk .
16 How can I be of assistance ? ’
17 ‘ How can I be sure of that ?
18 How can I be sure ?
19 Significantly , after the mention that his faith had been counted by God as righteousness , Abraham 's first recorded words were ‘ O Lord God , how can I be sure ? ’
20 ‘ How can I be of assistance ? ’ it said .
21 Can I be tested without my consent ?
22 CAN I BE TESTED WITHOUT MY CONSENT ?
23 How can I be sure that this year 's cures will not be in disgrace and condemned by the time you read about them ?
24 Yes , Mrs Jones , we have a room booked for you on the thirtieth of July — can I be of any assistance to you ?
25 Always answer the phone clearly and say who you are — ‘ Jane Murphy , can I help you ’ or ‘ Good morning , Murphy speaking , can I be of assistance . ’
26 " So how can I be of assistance to you ? " she asked , fixing a professional smile to her face , the same smile she used when dealing with difficult customers or when fixing the amount to paid out in bribes .
27 " And how can I be sure you are not telling me a little mentirola ?
28 How can I be sure you have not given it away to another ? "
29 I I do and I do n't that 's your job is , can I be naughty , it 's your job as cacs to insist that that 's happening .
30 Sheena , can I be the odd one out and say I 've been in love with one man for forty five years , I have n't heard any body saying any thing very nice about that , I would like to say its wonderful .
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