Example sentences of "which can [verb] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Polyester fibres are treated in various ways to produce fillings which can trap a great deal of air . |
2 | Paw in juries are sadly not uncommon , especially on sharp pieces of glass which can inflict a nasty cut In spite of their horny appearance , a dog 's pads will bleed profusely if cut . |
3 | There is also the cockpit voice recorder or CVR which can contribute a great deal to the information available to the investigator . |
4 | Erm , how much flexibility do we have if there is a sudden epidemic , if flu virus for instance which can make a tremendous intake or , or people requiring care . |
5 | A horse that has been abused , intimidated , and broken will never have the pride , self-esteem , and affection for its owner which can make a good horse into a great one . |
6 | Most suppliers will offer early settlement discounts of around 2.5% and quantity discounts for larger orders , which can make a substantial difference to the margin . |
7 | This view is based on the firm belief that people with special needs have many abilities which can make a valuable contribution to education . |
8 | BT has just introduced new moves which it hopes will alleviate the problem completely ; countrywide specialist bureaux which can make a computerised link-up between the person being called , the caller and the police . |
9 | They may also be able to tell you some of the preferences of those councillors , which can make a big difference to how you lobby them . |
10 | Seasun Tentrek has dropped under-occupancy surcharges on its apartments and tents for any holidays taken after August 21 , which can make a considerable saving . |
11 | Partly , this underlines the problems discussed in the last chapter — the factors which can tip a reliable payer into arrears . |
12 | They are a sign of poor planning and of not thinking sufficiently far ahead , but they can be useful as an option , just as sideslipping is an extra skill which can prevent a serious overshoot and a broken glider . |
13 | They can play no part in any inclusive dialogue which can create a genuine peace process . |
14 | There must be some movement of fresh air for their health 's sake and to prevent condensation , which can create a damp atmosphere and in some cases wall fungus . |
15 | But if you are tempted to laugh , remember they also have a strong beak which can deliver a serious nip . |
16 | There is also the small matter of the Government 's golden share which can block a hostile bid for Jaguar and does not expire until the end of next year . |
17 | Reorganisation of classes so that they contain children of more than one age range , changes in swimming or peripatetic music provision are typical of matters which can generate a great deal of heat . |
18 | If a vehicle fails the test because it does not have a vehicle identification number , MoT testers will advise motorists to get in touch with the local Vehicle Registration Office , which can allocate a new number . |
19 | British Telecom wants to set up a global framework which can offer a complete telecommunications service package to multinationals by reselling spare capacity on the international private line circuits of other US carriers . |
20 | In answer to the plethora of products on the market , Abbey National has simplified matters by creating its own assurance company , Abbey National Life , which can offer a whole range of investment and insurance products , as well as advice on which to choose . |
21 | Strange said : " Athletes who are in the public eye have a responsibility to conduct themselves in a manner which can set a positive example . |
22 | New , covered shopping centres — for all their obvious advantages in a climate such as ours — tend to be aimed at established shops with a brand name , which can pay a good rent . |
23 | Cooler fresh water changes usually trigger pairs into a spawning sequence ( which can last a whole day ) with their signals to the natural breeding clock . |
24 | The caterpillars of codling moth , which can damage a good proportion of apple and pear fruit , can be controlled by the Trappit Codling Moth Trap ( about £6 ) . |
25 | Pluralists are not explicitly concerned with the economic and social relationships outside the constitutional political system which can exert a constraining influence on the individuals who are empowered to take decisions within those institutions ( executive , legislature , bureaucracy and judiciary ) . |
26 | The emphasis needs to be on alleviating the problems of day-to-day administration , which can exert a disruptive effect on a personnel department because of the large amounts of work created for short amounts of time . |
27 | The waste is being processed in a new government-owned plant which can treat a wide range of organic and inorganic materials . |
28 | There is a growing premium market for free-range eggs and table birds which can provide a profitable enterprise for an expert small-scale poultry man . |
29 | On the one hand , placing all the above temporal adjuncts in theme position would be highly marked in Dutch ; on the other hand , changing the thematic structure of the original may disrupt the natural development of the text — unless the translator finds a thematic element other than time which can provide a consistent point of orientation . |
30 | However , the MRP reports demonstrate that useful surveys can be carried out under difficult conditions , producing results which can provide a valuable contribution to mineral exploration . |