Example sentences of "can [be] [verb] make [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If Corys can be seen to make repeated dashes to the aquarium surface , this tends to indicate a low oxygen level ; a high nitrate level , and/or low pH . |
| 2 | The task of Positive economics , Friedman says , ‘ is to provide a system of generalisations that can be used to make correct predictions about the consequences of any change in circumstances ’ . |
| 3 | The surveys of 1977 and 1981 covered very large samples and can be used to make reliable statements not only about Scottish secondary education as a whole but also about each of the 450 secondary schools in Scotland . |
| 4 | Strips of this make ideal flashings for brickwork , whilst whole plates can be used to make weatherproof roofs for sheds . |
| 5 | Spare marzipan trimmings can be used to make little flowers to surround the toadstool . |
| 6 | A distinction must be made at this stage between things which can be used to make unauthorized copies of programs , but which also have legitimate uses ( for example , computers with two disk drives and cassette players with twin tape decks ) and things specifically designed to overcome copy-protection such as software to be used to copy other software which has been copy-protected . |
| 7 | In 16 , however ( and perhaps in 15 , too ) , it is possible to argue not only that the two sentences can be used to make identical statements , but more specifically that horse and mare make effectively the same semantic contribution to their respective sentences . |
| 8 | Furthermore , graduates can be expected to make fewer demands on the public purse in later life . |