Example sentences of "can be [verb] by the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Moreover , mercury in the banned products can be absorbed by the skin and lead to hypertension , stroke and heart failure . |
| 2 | And its operation can be exemplified by the kind of nonsensical expressions that Firth complains about . |
| 3 | Correct descriptions are important to auctioneers , as can be exemplified by the coding used to list paintings . |
| 4 | Section 61 provides remedies which can be sought by the Secretary of State or , by delegation , the S.I.B . |
| 5 | Step one : Sexing Sexes can be differentiated by the female having two spots above the anal fin , while the male has only one . |
| 6 | Questions can be asked by The Speaker ( see below ) or the player who has just thrown ( or would have just thrown ) |
| 7 | The fineness of the detail that can be seen on the rasterized image depends on ( i ) the size of the pixels , termed the spatial resolution of the system , and ( ii ) the number of grey-levels that can be represented by the system . |
| 8 | Both restrictive and non-restrictive adjectives in sentences such as ( 3 ) are alike in that they instantiate the P in : ( 6 ) [ P E ] The difference between the two possibilities is solely that , in cases of non-restriction , the speaker is aware that the identification carried out by the noun phrase as a whole is the same as it would be if the adjective ( limiting ourselves to adjectival instances ) were not present ; in essence , we have the situation as in ( 7 ) ( where the sign =i obviously stands for equality on the parameter of identification , and not for the intensional relation of equation ) : ( 7 ) In practice , the situation is almost always somewhat more complicated in English , because there will nearly always be a determiner ; thus the non-restrictive status of the adjective in the subject phrase of ( 8 ) can be represented by the formula ( 9 ) , with Pb as the adjectival property and Pc as the property inherent in the noun ( while Pa represents the word this ) : ( 8 ) this Christian Pope committed most unchristian acts ( 9 ) Nevertheless , the presence of other elements in a noun phrase beside the non-restrictive adjective and the noun itself in no way alters the principle involved . |
| 9 | Similarly , Jackson , reminding us of the different varieties of bureaucrat identified by Downs ( 1967 ) , questions the assumption that everything contributing to a bureaucrat 's utility function can be represented by the bureau 's budget . |
| 10 | The final set of conditions we shall consider can be represented by the term ‘ readiness to learn ’ . |
| 11 | Greg Bull , defending , said : ‘ The fact that he was a good marketing man can be seen by the way he sold himself . ‘ |
| 12 | The way in which these points are developed into a practical scheme can be seen by the case study school , Alsager Comprehensive School . |
| 13 | Exhibits can be seen by the public in both Horticultural Halls until 5pm today . |
| 14 | Quite often nothing can be seen by the fishkeeper , but if the fish are not satisfied they will carry on cleaning . |
| 15 | Cottages on Bunkers Hill face directly onto the green , and evidence of a pinfold or pound can be seen by the school wall . |
| 16 | After they had gone through the ordeal of giving evidence , their father , who was found guilty of eight serious charges with nine being left on the file , was put on probation and allocated to a hostel not two miles from where his last victim lives and where he can be seen by the family as they pass through the town centre . |
| 17 | Because erm it 's all the plot can be seen by the audience . |
| 18 | This prayer expresses the closest relationship between God and Jesus , as can be seen by the use of the word ‘ Abba ’ . |
| 19 | In the end , the dominance of the professionals can be seen by the fact that five of their number emerged with two wins out of two ( Alliss , Clark , Garner , Dawson and Guy Hunt ) compared to none from the amateur side . |
| 20 | There is asymmetry of function , however , between the two hemispheres as can be seen by the fact that very few people are truly ambidextrous . |
| 21 | There is asymmetry of function , however , between the two hemispheres as can be seen by the fact that very few people are truly ambiguous . |
| 22 | Even if implied warranties did apply , they would not address all the purchaser 's concerns as can be seen by the fact that the main warranties implied by the Sale of Goods Act 1979 are dealt with within warranties A3 and A4 in the standard sale agreement ( see Appendix III ) . |
| 23 | The new equilibrium is at point 7 and the consumer is at a higher level of welfare ( as can be seen by the tangency point to the higher indifference curve ) . |
| 24 | This can be done by the seller informing the buyer that he will not deliver the goods or the buyer informing the seller that he will not accept them . |
| 25 | Although some expense may be involved , much can be done by the class teacher in the day-to-day management of the classroom . |
| 26 | There are 36 basic screen fade options supplied although these can be customised by the user . |
| 27 | This can be answered by the receiver by signalling C. |
| 28 | A paper by the Russian scientist D. Ivanovsky , published in 1892 and often regarded as the beginning of the science of virology , describes how a disease of tobacco plants can be transmitted by the sap after it has passed through a filter capable of retaining bacteria and other particles . |
| 29 | Whenever identity can be encapsulated by the plot , the plan , the theme , the outline , it will command a silhouette . |
| 30 | The distinction between direct and mediated violence is one of importance , not just because of the mechanical advantage achieved by the mediation of acts of violence through instruments of various sorts , but because an intention to act violently can be indicated by the display of the weapons . |