Example sentences of "can [be] [verb] to some [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The dependence here upon existing stock sizes is an obvious disadvantage , and can be counterbalanced to some extent by allocating on the basis of use — though even this will in part at least reflect existing conditions . |
| 2 | This can be counteracted to some extent by the addition of materials such as poly-phosphates , which sequester the calcium and magnesium ions , but this is an expensive way of softening water . |
| 3 | The language of the original , or oddities of spelling or punctuation , can be amended to some degree — an important consideration when using such material with primary school pupils or pupils with learning difficulties . |
| 4 | The origin of quartz grains can be determined to some degree , and mixing of quartz grains , feldspars and heavy minerals from different sources more easily detected , e.g. Stow & miller ( 1984 ) , Richter & zinkernagel ( 1975 ) . |
| 5 | Most can be developed to some degree , but could be restricted on size , headroom and shape . |
| 6 | Not more than two adjoining fragments should be stuck at the same time , but for quickness different areas of the same bone can be reconstructed to some extent independently . |
| 7 | It was suggested in chapter 3 that social role can be varied to some extent by , for example , manipulating discourse patterns or by creating an acceptable category of identity such as that of ‘ friend of a friend ’ . |
| 8 | However , the issues are of central importance and can be simplified to some extent . |