Example sentences of "can [not/n't] be [vb pp] [conj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Corker said : ‘ Staff from the ministries can not be called as references but we do have letters of recommendation from them and the Department of the Environment has these in our appeal . |
| 2 | Whether or not we accept their view , it can not be denied that groups are always an important part of any developed political system . |
| 3 | Although many questions in parliament about aircraft accidents are put in a genuine spirit of inquiry , it can not be denied that others are merely tabled in an attempt to embarrass the minister or government of the day . |
| 4 | It can not be assumed that women over 65 would have had an adequate screening history and therefore can be forgotten , or that there is no point in regular follow-up of older patients . |
| 5 | It is rather that the whole point of a national curriculum will be lost if it can not be assumed that children at 11 will be ready for whatever is the generally agreed content of the first year at secondary school . |
| 6 | It can not be assumed that symptoms are caused by disturbed gastric emptying . |
| 7 | It simply can not be assumed that samples selected for their distinctiveness on one variable will vary randomly on others . |
| 8 | Office can not be inherited and members of the apparatus do not constitute a closed group . |
| 9 | No agreement can thus be reached about the use of that space and its correct functioning ; the interfacing geometry can not be finalized and changes may need to be made in order to remove violation once construction has taken place within the black box . |
| 10 | But yesterday a statement issued by Mr Sadler revealed the council 's continued hard line over Sunday opening — which can not be altered until councillors discuss the matter on June 16 . |
| 11 | Students can not be registered until fees are received in full and fees must have been paid before tutors begin teaching . |
| 12 | Such quantities can not be ignored if measures of the program 's performance are to be valid . |
| 13 | Philosophers point out the existence of God can not be proved and terms like good or love can not be defined in a way that has real independent existence outwith our wishful thinking . |
| 14 | Separate canteens for managers and workers can not be permitted and managers should really dress in the same way as workers , in standard-type overalls . |
| 15 | But final family size can not be known until women are in their late 30s or well into their second decade of marriage . |
| 16 | After the prosecution case is completed , once the judge has ruled that there is a case to answer or where he has not been invited to do so but the case is proceeding , then in our view the prosecution can not be discontinued nor pleas of guilty to lesser charges be accepted without the consent of the judge . |
| 17 | Sharp increases in local prices which can not be predicted and rises and falls in exchange rates lead to much confusion when trying to determine an expatriate 's disposable income . |
| 18 | Often this can not be avoided where odours emanate from existing premises and uses , but where new development is concerned planning authorities are in the unique position of being able to prevent odour pollution . |
| 19 | Students using the libraries are advised that examination papers can not be borrowed or photocopies but there are sets available for consultation . |