Example sentences of "which [vb mod] [verb] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Groups no less than individuals ( although not in quite the same sense as individuals ) are subject to fits of passion , self-deception and hysteria which may create a temporary majority for decisions which will later be regretted . |
| 2 | I addition a contractor should plan for the cost of overheads , which may represent a sizable item of expenditure each month . |
| 3 | We will do our best to comply with special requests ( e.g. adjoining rooms ) , which may involve a supplementary charge , payable locally , but no guarantee can be made . |
| 4 | One of the most important measures in the effective treatment of sickle cell disease is to minimise the number of crises by educating sufferers and their families about circumstances which may trigger a sickling crisis . |
| 5 | The actual request is set out in the first part , which gives the relevant addresses and which may specify a particular mode of service . |
| 6 | This is followed by an exploration of certain circumstances which may present a particular set of difficulties for clients , their families and the social worker . |
| 7 | Preventive efforts can , however , be made to ensure that the mother is aware of the problems of certain courses of action ; that high standards of care are in operation throughout the process ; that the necessary steps are taken to combat the incidence of infection and disease which may affect a healthy foetus , and that nutritional standards are sufficiently high . |
| 8 | Statements which may give a misleading impression regarding proposed courses of action should be avoided . |
| 9 | Hubbard 's remark that ‘ the constructional features of ( Thomas ) Hitchcock 's harpsichord reveal a sensitivity to influence which may bespeak a certain uncertainty on the part of its maker ’ is surely unjustified . |
| 10 | The Man 's Best Friend sales attract potential buyers from around the world , with particular interest from America , which may indicate a growing market for animal art . |
| 11 | It is important that you negotiate with a man you trust as he has to agree to practise safer sex from test to pregnancy — which may take a considerable time . |
| 12 | More importantly , their work still has considerable validity as a theoretical alternative to Formalism and structuralism , an alternative which may seem a great deal closer to many readers ' and critics ' feelings about literature and life . |
| 13 | Before discussing these elements in detail it might be useful to emphasize that the notion of ‘ the demand for money ’ — which may seem a curious concept — can be thought of as a demand to hold money . |
| 14 | The client should be asked whether they are a member of a trade union which may have a legal assistance scheme or whether they have any form of legal fees insurance . |
| 15 | It can not be an enterprise on its own , but enables its members to facilitate or develop their economic activities through a vehicle ( which may have a legal personality ) , while the members remain jointly and severally liable for the debts of the combined enterprise and are taxed directly on their respective proportionate shares of the profits . |
| 16 | Mr Browning was no less solicitous but she read exasperation in his advice to turn from the Gospels to the Psalms , ‘ which may have a calming influence ’ . |
| 17 | Trade suppliers of a failed company therefore receive less of a dividend , which may have a critical effect on their own cash flow . |
| 18 | For the investor who decides to buy direct rather than invest via a gilt unit trust , which may have a front end charge of 6 p.c. plus an annual management fee , the cheapest buying route is via the Post Office . |
| 19 | Several companies provide voucher schemes for employers , but Mr Eldridge points out that ‘ the commissions charged are quite high ’ , which may have a significant effect on any potential cost savings . |
| 20 | And as soon as we begin to enquire into the meaning of the term , we discover that it has been and still is understood in a variety of different ways , which may have a common core or root but are not identical . |
| 21 | Urban general practitioners have more direct contact with the hospital clinic , which may have a secondary effect on their management decisions even for patients whom they do not send to the hospital clinic . |
| 22 | Extending the heating system , which may require a new boiler for the larger loft conversion , and moving water tanks , electrical work and plastering is best left to qualified professionals . |
| 23 | Yet the foreign exchange market ( like many other asset markets ) has one feature which may provide a good indicator of what agents ' expectations are . |
| 24 | The rebels were helped by exiles from Euboia , which may imply a concerted plan , because Euboia revolted next , encouraged by the Athenian reverse in Boiotia . |
| 25 | A. The tank sounds a bit on the small side to me , which may prove a long term problem , though it does n't seem to be causing any difficulties at present . |
| 26 | Since it is supported by demographic shifts towards the breakup of the mass audience into niche markets , it is a trend which may become a continuing tradition . |
| 27 | Having developed some interest on the basis of a necessarily brief advertisement a potential candidate can apply for further written details which should contain a comprehensive description of the job , the task and skill content , the responsibilities , the salary and the details of the organisation including its history and anticipated future , and an application form . |
| 28 | It is a relatively modest measure which should enjoy a trouble-free passage because it is welcomed by both sides of the offshore industry . |
| 29 | Mark Cox , the former Great Britain Davis Cup player , will conduct some of these sessions which should prove a big bonus for younger players . |
| 30 | Included in each ward are modern , purpose-designed kitchen , with comfortable sitting and dining rooms , overlooking a large , paved internal courtyard , ‘ which should prove a wonderful sun-trap , ’ pointed out Ann Meacock . |