Example sentences of "can [vb infin] down [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Vitamin E : research shows that it interrupts the free radical chain of destruction and so can slow down the ageing process . |
| 2 | Mark says that if it 's a fuel leak I can chuck down a lighted match , but I can tell he 's only joking . |
| 3 | They are ruminants and have special structures in their stomachs ( the rumen ) , containing special micro-organisms which can break down the hard parts of the plants . |
| 4 | They attack high-protein leaves , more acidic ones having less available protein , the optimum pH for the fungus ( pH 5 ) being reached when the material is mixed with the ants ' acidic faeces : then the fungus can break down the hydrolysable tannin/protein complexes . |
| 5 | In fact , the whole thing goes on all night and if they can keep down the smarmy comments ( like , we know this stuff if crap , we do n't need to be told ) , it could be very good . |
| 6 | If the staircase is suffering from poor design or bad workmanship , from wood rot or heavy infestation by woodworm , if it has loose joists or suffers separation from the wall — then you can mark down a major defect , as it will probably require complete renewal . |
| 7 | They can work down an excellent tilth after ploughing so long as there is no unrotted turf . |
| 8 | There can be few other places in the world where you can wash down a chopped herring sandwich with a glass of hot Vimto . |
| 9 | You can draw down the full amount arranged for your loan all at once , or can take the money in stages . |
| 10 | We can go down the bottom end this way |
| 11 | ‘ It [ the microprocessor ] does n't just hiccup ; it locks up completely and can shut down the whole plant , ’ says John Bull . |
| 12 | You can put down the concrete base and build the kit garage yourself ; lay the base but let the garage manufacturer build it ; or leave everything to him . |