Example sentences of "[noun pl] may [vb infin] [noun sg] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Poorly consolidated sediments and porous sandstones may require impregnation with resin under vacuum . |
| 2 | But radiation from VDUs at very low frequencies may give cause for concern , say scientists at the Ginadian Centre for Occupational Health and safety . |
| 3 | It has been suggested that similar reactions may take place on background sulphate aerosols in the Antarctic stratosphere , but as yet there has been no unambiguous evidence for these reactions in the absence of polar stratospheric clouds ( although there have been observations of ozone loss attributed to volcanic aerosols ) . |
| 4 | It is distinguishable from power in the sense just discussed ( though the two forms may exist side by side ) in that it does not rely on any idea of direct control over others or coercion . |
| 5 | On Signy Island sodium ions may release potassium from soil solution , making available an important plant nutrient ( Allen and Northover , 1967 ) . |
| 6 | First , these values may limit conflict in crisis situations . |
| 7 | ( a ) Financial assistance Local authorities may provide assistance in kind , or in exceptional circumstances , in cash for the benefit of children in need ( s17(6) ) . |
| 8 | Before mating , pairs may join belly to belly either in an upright position , or with the female lying motionless belly-upwards just beneath the surface . |
| 9 | Furthermore , whilst the audited accounts may provide comfort in relation to the overall financial position of the Business , the Purchaser needs to be able to rely on the past records of the business for all sorts of other reasons — e.g. past levels of turnover , proper recording of information , etc . |
| 10 | Importers may claim relief from VAT on the packings without having to complete any Customs declarations or paying security , provided that certain conditions are met . |
| 11 | Insurers may seek aid for terror costs |
| 12 | It is hoped that this map , together with the Lists may provide scope for research planning between NERC , BGS , and individual Departments . |
| 13 | The opening of new offices may take place as part of a general expansion of the activities of a firm to additional locations ( though usually never so far away that they can not benefit from the goodwill attaching to headquarters ) or involve streamlining administration by establishing different departments in separate offices . |
| 14 | Gus Ferguson , a depute water and drainage director at Lothian Region , said residents of Alnwickhill , Liberton , Gilmerton , Burdiehouse and high areas may notice loss of pressure or water discoloration . |
| 15 | Such changes may receive support from cabinet ministers and senior civil servants , but may also be accepted not from conviction but from necessity ; nominal support is essential to ensure finance for a minimum quantity of imports . |
| 16 | We recently found that this luminal lytic activity is highly correlated with in vivo proliferation of colonic epithelium , which indicates that these soluble surfactants may affect therisk of colon cancer . |
| 17 | There will be an equally potent fear that new , less appropriate priorities may take precedence in planning , and social services council members may fear they will be left with nothing very much to do if they delegate their decision-making to an independent body . |
| 18 | ( n ) The significance of instructions and warnings Instructions placed on the goods may indicate unreasonableness of reliance . |
| 19 | Clearly , the existence of timber decay is likely to be related to other shortcomings in the condition of the building and these faults may require rectification in addition to treatment of the timber . |
| 20 | Contracts with the company 's major suppliers or customers may have change of control provisions . |
| 21 | A band 's early live dates may attract interest from management companies who already have artists signed to record companies . |
| 22 | For instance , if support staff can be recruited locally in the new site , firms may restrict eligibility for relocation assistance to senior employees or to those with specialist skills who could not easily be replaced . |
| 23 | Alston ( 1982 ) , for instance , has noted how these arrangements may give rise to jealousy and rivalry . |
| 24 | Its members may rule society with arrogance and haughty self-assurance . |
| 25 | These mothers may seek maturity through maternity , but that 's not the same as domesticity — they are n't into being earth mothers , mega-chefs or craftswomen . |
| 26 | Financial constraints may limit maintenance of safety in the home : for example , an old person may not be able to afford to replace worn carpets or an ageing electricity system and both are potential causes of accident . |
| 27 | BRITAIN 'S two wondrous whizz-kid wingers may come face to face today when Darren Anderton 's Tottenham Hotspur meet Ryan Giggs ' Manchester United at White Hart Lane . |
| 28 | Mature parasites are found in the duodenum and proximal jejunum and if present in large numbers may cause inflammation with oedema and erosion of the epithelium . |
| 29 | Intangible assets may give rise to market power rents in addition to pure rents on specific attributes , where the asset is used strategically to prevent entry by a competition . |
| 30 | Advice on childcare for baby adopters may involve discussion on breastfeeding . |