Example sentences of "may [vb infin] well " in BNC.
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| 1 | Those of you going into large practices may think well , I 'll never advocate , counsel will do it , but times are changing . |
| 2 | CANNY Scottish graduates may do well out of a scheme being launched on Saturday . |
| 3 | Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions … and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new . |
| 4 | I conceive it may do well , to put into each glass ( when you pour the liquor into it ) a sprig of Rosemary a little bruised , or a little Limon-peel , or some such thing to quicken the taste ; or use Amber-sugar , or spirit of Cinnamon , or of Lignum-Cassie , or Nutmegs , or Mace , or Cloves , a very little . " |
| 5 | But ultimately , the pragmaticist may do well to remain agnostic , whatever semantic theory is assumed for working purposes . |
| 6 | Some may sound well at all times ; some may sound good or bad according to various circumstances ; while others may sound ugly wherever they are placed . |
| 7 | The strong glasses needed will give an odd appearance to the eyes which may result in teasing and although the child may see well directly through the glasses , there may be difficulties with the peripheral vision and mobility will have to be watched . |
| 8 | PR may work well in times of prosperity but the real test for a constitutional system comes in times of turbulence , social change , and economic slumps . |
| 9 | It follows that because a practice may work well in one country , there is no guarantee that it will continue to do so should it be transferred elsewhere , especially if it conflicts with indigenous traditions and social values . |
| 10 | Whilst that may work well enough in a small firm ( though even then the theory may need some adjustment , if only for example to permit decisions to be taken while partners are on holiday ) , the complexity which attends the affairs of all solicitors ' practices of any size will make it impossible to give each of the partners such degrees of freedom or power . |
| 11 | Current collaboration in the development of staff training materials may augur well for further co-operation and joint training opportunities . |
| 12 | The individuals may function well in different compartments , and while they may have inhabited the same house for 30 years , believing they are together , they may , in fact , not be together as far as their hopes and expectations go , so it is terribly important that they voice these things to their partners . |
| 13 | One person may function well in most areas of life , but be paranoid and hostile in certain circumstances . |
| 14 | Sometimes , an ACORN type may score well on one of the criteria , but badly on others . |
| 15 | Though EIGHT may read well , he may not spend as much time at reading by himself as he did at seven and he again likes very much to be read to . |
| 16 | It may breed well north of the Arctic Circle . |
| 17 | Even though some bushes may have well advanced young shoots they will still respond with strong new growth . |
| 18 | ‘ It may take well over a year but I would hope to make a 95pc recovery . |
| 19 | At face value , this sketch of a German soldier would probably make about £20 , but because it 's signed by Adolf Hitler it may reach well over £1,000 when it 's auctioned in Gloucester next week . |
| 20 | A pretty , rustic affectation of innocence that , to such as can not see into her , may pass well enough . |
| 21 | Say you are my sister , that it may go well with me because of you , and that my life may be spared on your account' ( 12.11b-13 ) . |
| 22 | ‘ Honour your father and-mother ’ — which is the first commandment with a promise — ‘ that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 23 | Here is the promise : ‘ Honour your father and mother that it may go well with you , and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ Honour your father and mother that it may go well with you , and that you may enjoy long life on the earth . ’ |
| 25 | This education may go well beyond simply fostering understanding of the change itself ; it may include needs assessment and subsequent training in the skills and knowledge that are shown to be essential to functioning successfully in the changed environment . |
| 26 | The peripheral vision is good and children may manage well , except in the area of close work . |
| 27 | And I tell you now in order that you may reckon well what chance is left of keeping any hope of peace alive , after this skirmish . |
| 28 | The celebrations may last well into a week , as long as there is enough whisky to keep the party spirit afloat , with people from neighbouring glens calling by to offer their congratulations and share a wee dram . |
| 29 | If this view is correct the debate about reforming the rating system may continue well beyond the enactment of the Local Government Finance Act , 1988 . |
| 30 | Autocrats may start well intentioned ( few stay that way ) , but none should be allowed to claim that their pursuit of good economic goals is just one way of upholding their subjects ' human rights . |