Example sentences of "[subord] it [modal v] [verb] some [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Again , however , one wonders how far this was mere rhetoric in the original or mere gesture in the repetition ; although it may have some influence on the ‘ mission statements ’ that some institutions are now struggling to formulate . |
| 2 | Although it may take some practice to get used to the idea of changing the seemingly natural number scale , you will soon find that you automatically consider whether a transformation would aid analysis when you first look at a batch of data . |
| 3 | In this way it is possible to re-start the routine that was enjoyed previously , although it may take some days of patience to break the new habit . |
| 4 | ‘ But I suppose nothing closes overnight , so it may get some use . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ The yacht is a rather slow model of course , so it may take some time for you to die . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ So it could take some time ? ’ |
| 7 | Probably wondering if it would have some sort of adverse effect on his investment ! ’ |
| 8 | For example , one director commented that when he saw a topic referred to a few times then it would ‘ click ’ in his mind , and he would then consider if it could have some significance to his company . |
| 9 | Unless it can pull some rabbits from a hat , the losing consortium , led by Northrop and McDonnell Douglas , will see the YF-23 ( which resembles its sleek and costly stablemate , the B-2 bomber ) consigned to a museum . |
| 10 | Whatever he backed or took over — insecure but deserving commercial ventures , a struggling publishing firm , an inefficient factory which he refused to modernize because it would make some workers redundant-always miraculously turned the corner and became financially successful . |
| 11 | An analysis of the age and sex structure of unemployment and its locational distribution is of value because it may throw some light on the reasons for the growth of unemployment and the policy measures which may be most effective . |
| 12 | As the project team commented : ‘ The public are naturally unwilling to accept change , particularly when it may involve some travelling disadvantage , unless they can recognise clear compensating benefits … . |
| 13 | It ai n't a palace the guy lives in , though it would suit some people . |
| 14 | The potential mobility of non-motorized persons is also enhanced , though it may take some time ( and , probably , more measures ) for the modal split to change significantly . |
| 15 | ‘ Though it will take some time . |
| 16 | She says women should n't be worried about the operation itself , though it can take some time to recover . |
| 17 | The inspector expressed his wish ‘ that some of the poorer types would take on homework , as it would indicate some desire on their part to improve their circumstances ’ and give him an opportunity of trying to improve the sanitary conditions of their dwellings . |
| 18 | Let's begin by looking at what happened in the past , as it will give some insights into what took place in Utah in 1989 and help us understand better why people reacted in the ways that they did . |