Example sentences of "may [verb] for a [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Time is the final significant factor since karren developed under a relatively humid climate may survive for a period after a change to a more arid climatic regime .
2 Alternatively , GM may opt for a mix of new shares and shares bought in the market .
3 Slipping between the pages of a magazine may work for a sachet of shampoo or for a soup mix , but the product can very easily slip out again and the end purchaser may not receive the sample .
4 Alternatively , he may provide for a change in the method of rent review , and if this is done it is usual to revert to the more traditional method of periodic reviews to market rent .
5 An essay in Science , Engineering or Technology may call for a survey of the literature on a specific topic .
6 Members may call for a report on policing matters from the chief constable ; and can appoint , discipline and fire senior officers .
7 You may apply for a job in the next grade if you meet the requirements stated in the job advertisement .
8 A supervisor denied access to a supervised child may apply for a warrant of police assistance under s102 if he has been obstructed or this is likely to be the case .
9 Parkin may stand for a seat on the new party executive .
10 The less settled subject may alternate for a while between Stage I sleep and wakefulness , but usually once sleep takes over there is a fairly rapid transition from this stage to deeper sleep stages .
11 Such reversals , which may last for a period of several years , have been observed on the east coast .
12 Apart from suffering from confused objectives , appraisal schemes may fail for a variety of reasons :
13 They may ask for an extra premium if they 're including it they may ask for a bit towards it , but they can give a better cover .
14 Full details of the Terms , Conditions and Exclusions will be sent with your invoice or you may ask for a copy of the Master Policy beforehand should you wish to inspect it .
15 If the clause is deleted , however , the landlord may argue for a covenant by the tenant to observe such restrictions to which the premises may be subject , with an indemnity for any breach .
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