Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] you may [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For what are your possessions but things you keep and guard for fear you may need them tomorrow ? … |
| 2 | I must be mad , Mrs Phelps told herself , but to Matilda she said , ‘ Of course you may try it . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Why , Ruth , of course you may take it ! ’ |
| 4 | When your most familiar role models are those of a compliant woman or the ‘ strong , silent type ’ of man you may find it difficult to reconcile these influences with the aggressive determination you feel as a female , or the sensitivity and intuition you experience as a man . |
| 5 | A house of sin you may call it , but not a house of darkness for the candles are never out , and it is like those countries far in the north where it is as clear at mid-night as at mid-day … |
| 6 | UNTIL mid-month you may have your work cut out trying to make the pieces of your life come together — or finding them . |
| 7 | ‘ No , my dear , they are concerned with ratings and as you stand by the sink drowned in misery you may console yourself that your loss has been radio 's gain . |
| 8 | Although from time to time you may find it hard to believe , this is a year of immense personal growth . |