Example sentences of "[pers pn] can [vb infin] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is no way in which I can vote for a guillotine which so severely curtails debate in Committee . |
| 2 | Not much perhaps , but if you answer my questions I can arrange for a pardon to be sent down under the usual condition : that you abjure the realm . |
| 3 | ‘ You can take me to a hotel , somewhere I can stay for a couple of nights until the police can find the very sick person who sent that letter to me . ’ |
| 4 | Or I can go for a brand new what I 've had before , you know not the special edition |
| 5 | Perhaps I can ring for a minicab . ’ |
| 6 | The best that I can say for a personality explanation is that it prevents executives from thinking about changing their behaviour , because it understandably makes little sense for them to undergo some kind of therapy . |
| 7 | The second planning policy guidance note which erm the new settlement tracked as was the policy guidance note number twelve , and I wonder if I can grapple for a moment with the S word , sustainable . |
| 8 | ‘ If you can sleep for a couple of hours , while the tablets take effect , I 'm sure by this evening you 'll feel much more your old self . ’ |
| 9 | a nice lump you can draw for a holiday and plus have a good living between . |
| 10 | There you go mister fish you can go for a swim now . |
| 11 | From the top , you will have a glorious view , and you can go for a walk , or relax at one of the mountain top restaurants , sitting on the terrace and drinking in the views . |
| 12 | You can provide your own bearers and naturally you can arrange for a minister . ’ |
| 13 | You can arrange for a visit from a Home Service Adviser ( gas regions ) or Energy Marketing Team ( electricity companies ) by contacting your local showroom . |
| 14 | You can work for a record company now because of your college degree , instead of what you know about music . |
| 15 | And if you want any information on Katie 's very special break there , you can phone for a copy of our fact sheet . |
| 16 | You can apply for a grant for the building and electrical work under the normal grant conditions — Ask your Environmental Health Officer . |
| 17 | You can apply for a card with a spending limit of £250 at any time while you 're a student — just ask for a copy of the leaflet ‘ Whilst you are there — Midland Access ’ at any of our branches . |
| 18 | It is already happening in New Zealand where you can qualify for a remission of 60 if you dig the grave yourself , provided you can do it to the proper standards as prescribed by the local district council and bring your own tools . |
| 19 | If you suspect your meter has given an incorrect reading , you can ask for a check by government examiner . |
| 20 | If you are convinced that the grades you have been given are not correct , you can ask for a re-mark or for a re-assessment . |
| 21 | However , you can ask for a review of the decision , and if you are still not satisfied you can ask for your situation to be referred to a social fund inspector . |
| 22 | You can ask for a community care assessment from the local authority Social Work Department . |
| 23 | I 'm the kind you can trample for a time . |
| 24 | Alternatively , you can opt for a strip light , and cut out any glare by concealing it with a baffle . |
| 25 | If there is no police station to hand , go to a public place , such as a garage , and ask if you can ring for a cab . |
| 26 | We can return for a moment to talk to the girl who went to Italy , and was overwhelmed by Michelangelo 's Sistine Chapel ceiling . |
| 27 | ‘ And , if it 's not too cold , we can go for a paddle . ’ |
| 28 | Oh well we can go for a cup of tea now , I need some breakfast I 'm starving ! |
| 29 | It is not very close to the theatre but we can arrange for a car to take her back after every performance . ’ |
| 30 | After that we can apply for a licence and hope they let us ‘ go legal ’ . ’ |