Example sentences of "may make [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Decisions may make reference to expectations and values concerning kin relationships that can only be assumed . |
| 2 | In exceptional cases , though , such as those in which dishonesty is alleged , it may make sense to press the point strongly . |
| 3 | It may make sense to take professional advice on the wording of an appropriate letter . |
| 4 | It may make sense to be tested if you are or intend to become pregnant , as about 13% of babies born to HIV positive mothers are themselves infected . |
| 5 | Normally , clients will want to support strong seasonal sales , but if , as sometimes happens , market seasonality has been created by promotional activity , it may make sense to try to even out the cycle by advertising in the low season . |
| 6 | Suppose the same sort of bargain will have to be concluded quite often , then it may make sense to devise a framework , or ‘ governance structure ’ or protocol , to facilitate it . |
| 7 | Within an organisation , depending upon these variables , it may make sense to have different organisational structures . |
| 8 | Thus , for example , it may make sense to have an integrated commuter rail service and inner-city subway , and to subsidize it to prevent people driving through congested streets ; but only a local government embracing both the suburbs and the inner city is likely to get close to the efficient policy . |
| 9 | Despite difficulties in interpreting arousal as a unitary physiological concept , it may make sense as a psychological one . |
| 10 | Moreover , these correlations only achieved overall significance when the junctions were grouped in a way which may make sense , but was clearly post hoc . |
| 11 | I think the other possibility to take Stella 's point is that if there is a change that 's come up because of an audit , where a particular job has been audited and you know that within the next week or so another similar job is being audited , it may make sense to refer it 'til the next meeting , providing you 're not deferring it for a long period of time , to compar the results of the two jobs . |
| 12 | In practice if you are back checking files and such like , if you find something that is current word which should comply and you find something that has n't been appropriately signed or whatever , if it 's easy to get it done yes do it yes , if it 's not easy to get it done erm , it may be , you 've got to use your judgement because I do n't want you to go into a lot of work , but it may make sense to make a final note we are aware that this was n't done correctly this person has been reminded , or |
| 13 | If time is precious , mini-breaks may make sense , though as with all riding holidays , the price remains relatively high , many , of course , being based on high-class hotel accommodation . |
| 14 | Users of software should confirm that they may make back-up copies of any programs they have acquired . |
| 15 | The rationale is that such behaviour may make life intolerable ; and that , if indeed it does , the offended partner is entitled to say that the marriage has broken down . |
| 16 | In some circumstances a hand-held urinal or a commode may make life easier . |
| 17 | ‘ He may make life unpleasant for the rest of us , but he wo n't smash the magic cup before he 's drunk from it good and deep . |
| 18 | But to say ‘ well we may run into erm problems which we ca n't at the moment foresee , or problems which may make life temporarily a little difficult ’ I do n't think should prevent us from tackling the problem . |
| 19 | If parents and governors are now to be involved , this may make sex education even more complicated as teachers try to accommodate a variety of differing moral views on what should be taught . |
| 20 | Although householders may make money on their home , the great bulk of these assets clearly relate to commonplace forms of consumption property . |
| 21 | Organisations may pay for just the employee and spouse to view accommodation or may make provision for children to go too . |
| 22 | Relocation policies may make provision for the payment of storage charges , for instance at Cadbury Schweppes and VAG . |
| 23 | Fixed-term contracts may make provision for employees on leave to have their passage(s) to and from home paid for by the employer . |
| 24 | Such orders may make provision for the examination of witnesses , either orally or in writing ; for the production of documents ; for the inspection , photographing , preservation , custody or detention of any property ; for the taking of samples of any property and the carrying out of any experiments on or with any property ; for the medical examination of any person ; and for the taking and testing of samples of blood from any person . |
| 25 | I think it proper to give this caution , that future ramblers may make choice of which road they please . |
| 26 | Members may make court bookings up to seven days in advance ( 14 days for Squash Club members ) . |
| 27 | Members may make court bookings up to seven days in advance ( 14 days for Squash Club members ) . |
| 28 | IBM PC BUSINESS MAY MAKE PROFIT |
| 29 | Do not take a large supper which may make sleep difficult immediately afterwards . |
| 30 | Cutting down on training , together with a natural apprehension , may make sleep a little harder to come by in the last few days , so staying up an extra hour may actually help . |