Example sentences of "[subord] it can [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The tractor has a V10 diesel engine and uses eight-wheel drive , so it can cross rough country to hide in woodland . |
| 2 | The NRPB now intends to begin an epidemiological investigation across Britain to see if it can spot any increase in the incidence of thyroid cancer in areas under the night path of the radiation cloud that spread south-east from Windscale 25 years ago . |
| 3 | If the employer becomes aware of any breach of service contract , it can seek an injunction from the High Court preventing the director(s) in question from committing further breaches , and in the long term , if it can show financial loss , the company may seek damages . |
| 4 | We show that provided the B's believe that A follows a linear strategy , then , it is best for A to behave in this way even if it can choose any strategy . |
| 5 | Even if it can estimate potential market demand in a country , actual demand will not materialise unless a similar situation applies to product availability , pricing , quality etc in both countries . |
| 6 | A company is regarded as dormant : in any period during which no transaction occurs which must be recorded in the company 's books , and if it can claim small company exemptions under s.246 , or could have but for belonging to an ineligible group , and is not required to produce group accounts . |
| 7 | The E-culture has only been raving since 1986 , so perhaps it is too early to tell if it can cause long term mental changes . |
| 8 | Their editorial resources are , however , limited , so the church will be welcomed if it can provide good story ‘ copy ’ and clear photographs , thus saving them the expense of sending their own paid staff along to the various functions . |
| 9 | Therefore when food is in short supply , a ruminant can last longer than a non-ruminant because it can extract more energy out of the same food . |
| 10 | Any form of mental disorder is a serious problem for the individual , since it can involve great suffering and prevent him or her from living a full and satisfying life . |
| 11 | I hope that any local authority that has land available will develop a dialogue quickly with the housing association movement , whose resources are increasing substantially , to see whether it can make faster progress than would otherwise be the case in meeting housing needs in its area . |
| 12 | The main concern now is whether it can generate enough advertising revenue in a more competitive market to stave off programming and scheduling compromises to make it more popular and to build its audience . |
| 13 | However , very often the frame looks rather tatty and in definite need of some loving care before it can do proper justice to your work . |
| 14 | We have perhaps learned one great lesson — that Socialism must be something of a religion to us before it can have any meaning in times of real stress . |
| 15 | She says women should n't be worried about the operation itself , though it can take some time to recover . |
| 16 | As it can take considerable time to effect the transfer of overseas funds to the University account , you are strongly advised to make arrangements well in advance . |