Example sentences of "may [vb infin] up [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fact that a storm may show up the poor condition of a flat roof does not signify that storm was the proximate cause of damage . |
| 2 | After years of regular waxing , the hair follicles may give up the unequal struggle and not grow back . |
| 3 | Solicitors may set up a corporate practice to practice solely outside England and Wales provided that ( a ) this is permitted by local law , ( b ) all the directors and shareholders are solicitors , lawyers of another jurisdiction or members of the Bar of England and Wales acting in accordance with the Overseas Practice Rules of the Bar and ( c ) the practice complies with the Overseas Practice Rules ; but such a company could not practice in England and Wales . |
| 4 | Any strong chemicals , if allowed to come into contact with the urethral mucous membrane , which is very sensitive , may set up an irritative urethritis . |
| 5 | Mr Smith may set up an overseas trust for the benefit of his three minor unmarried grandchildren A , B and C , giving them life interests in the fund provided that if all the trusts should fail the funds should go to the child of Mr Smith ( ie Master Smith ) , the parent of A , B and C. £100 may be settled and this may be used to purchase 50 per cent of the shares in an anticipated profitable company to be set up by Master Smith . |
| 6 | Mr Smith may set up an overseas trust for the benefit of his grandchildren . |
| 7 | You do need some space to work , though ; the AccuCard needs clearance of around two inches , which may take up the adjacent slot . |
| 8 | A subject may take up the hypnotic suggestion that he is unable to bend his arm : ‘ He is actively , deliberately , voluntarily keeping his elbow stiff while simultaneously orchestrating for himself the illusion that he is really trying his best to bend it . ’ |
| 9 | The five-minute dance films , two of which will be shown each night , may pick up an uncommitted audience . |