Example sentences of "[noun pl] can [be] [verb] [adv prt] the " in BNC.

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1 Funds can be switched on the same day from one currency to another by use of a personal identification number ( PIN ) , free of charge save for the foreign exchange commission of 0.1% , minimum £5 , maximum £20 .
2 In either case files can be pulled off the PC or Macintosh simply by selecting them from the user interface .
3 No I think it could save lives , because it means that we have immediate access er to what 's going on and so on rare occasions , life and death decisions can be made down the telephone .
4 The Conservatives have a tendency to believe that planning decisions can be taken on the profit motive .
5 ‘ Bifurcation ’ refers to a dual-edged approach to the problem of offending : differentiating between ‘ ordinary ’ or ‘ run of the mill ’ offenders with whom less severe measures can be taken on the one hand , and on the other hand ‘ exceptional ’ , ‘ very serious ’ or ‘ dangerous ’ offenders who can be made subject to much tougher measures .
6 pictures , lists , etc. , can be shown ( possibly in a randomized order ) and samples can be handed over the inspection
7 Because there is no ash pit or fire pot , the ashes can be raked out the front of the forge to clear the fire .
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