Example sentences of "[noun pl] can [adv] [verb] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As solid insertions into the very hot gas , probes can significantly alter the local properties of a plasma that they are supposed to be measuring . |
| 2 | The optimality theory states that an increase in a is good , as the subjects can always ignore the increased probability of lower prices ( as they should not be selling at those low prices anyhow ) and can profit from the increased probability of higher prices . |
| 3 | Some claim that demons can even change the physical appearance of a host body . |
| 4 | Using a dynamic visual display of the entire working area of the machine tools including the workpieces , the fixtures , the cutting tool and its position , the skilled craftsmen can directly in-put the desired tool motions to machine the workpiece in the display . |
| 5 | Our eardrum is effectively sealed and so sound waves can only reach the front part of the membrane . |
| 6 | Visitors can also view the early stages of a ‘ medieval ’ garden which is being created . |
| 7 | The Wheal Martyn works ceased commercial production in 1968 , but visitors can now see the whole history and process of producing china clay , as well as the machinery used , which included a huge breastshot waterwheel of 35 feet diameter , to drive pumps in the quarry pit . |
| 8 | And any one of these elements can adversely affect the effective functioning of the others . |
| 9 | These cell lines can also produce the alternate agonist of the EGF receptor , transforming growth factor α ( TGF α ) . |
| 10 | British universities can seldom afford the American luxury of Writers on Campus , but the ivy-clad wall can tumble from inwards , and in the 1950s it did . |
| 11 | Thoughtful attention to the choice of business visitors to classrooms can helpfully reinforce the equal opportunity aspect of the curriculum by challenging the discriminatory stereotyping of many professions . |
| 12 | Whilst their major contributions may be made later , careful analyses of the research theses written by major contributors to scientific advances can often reveal the underlying intellectual qualities which , applied to important issues , resulted in fundamental shifts in the way the world is viewed . |
| 13 | All told , these costs can readily explain the large differential in prices . |
| 14 | New machines , new technology introduced because it cuts production costs can indeed reduce the total demand for labor , that is , for the total number of jobs available in all sectors of the economy taken together at any given price of labor — in other words , at any given wage rate ( Leontief 1978 , 28 ) . |
| 15 | Although graves and a dead girl are at the centre of the poem , no melancholy feelings can completely overlay the initial impression of life and good health , conveyed by ‘ bright ’ , ‘ glittering ’ , ‘ blithe ’ , ‘ spring ’ , ‘ steaming ’ , ‘ merrily ’ , and the jerky jog-trot of the first verses . |
| 16 | If other firms can quickly imitate the new invention , competition will rapidly compete away the profits on this new product . |
| 17 | Because of popular music 's ubiquitousness and vast scale of production , it has been possible to establish in the collective mind a set of conventional musical ‘ colours ’ — ‘ Spanish ’ , ‘ pastoral ’ , ‘ cowboy ’ , ‘ blue ’ , ‘ hip pie ’ , ‘ punk ’ , and so on — and arrangers and producers can simply lift the technical devices needed for these ready-made veneers off the shelf when needed . |
| 18 | The numerous young of mammals such as rabbits and cats can even identify the particular nipple allocated to each and find it by smell within seconds of their mother returning . |
| 19 | So the next time a male voice , or a male footfall ( for cats can quickly associate the heavy male tread with the deeper male voice ) , or the scent of a human male ( for cats can also associate human odours with human genders ) is detected , the cat thinks that trouble is on its way again , and beats a rapid retreat . |
| 20 | Despite a fall in the basal plasma gastrin concentration , however , it has not been shown previously that eradication of H pylori can significantly decrease the basal acid output . |
| 21 | Arrogant or pretentious wives can sometimes kill the political ambitions of their husbands . |
| 22 | His suggestions can only reinforce the anti-male sexism inherent in some areas of child care work . |
| 23 | Thus they are not to ask how their decisions can best promote the general welfare . |
| 24 | If the pupil has not been excluded permanently , but his been excluded for an indefinite period , the governors can only order the head teacher to reinstate him/her if the aggregate period of exclusion would be more than five days in any term or if the pupil would miss an opportunity to take a public examination . |
| 25 | Users can also access the 1,800 applications currently converting from Solaris-on-Sparc 1 . |
| 26 | Users can also access the 1,800 applications currently porting from Solaris-on-Sparc 1 . |
| 27 | Tidal forces can also change the semi-major axis of an orbit . |
| 28 | Once created , denudational processes can rapidly modify the original constructional form of a volcano . |
| 29 | These two examples can hardly represent the total number which originally existed , although lime may have been produced in small , temporary clamps which have not survived later destruction . |
| 30 | John Jarvis , senior sales manager , said : ‘ With interest like this before a brick is even laid , who knows what results we will achieve once potential purchasers can actually see the finished product . ’ |