Example sentences of "can be [vb pp] [v-ing] [adv prt] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When first purchased my specimen hardly ventured out of its hidey-hole , a flowerpot , but after a year it can be seen hopping out of its hideout at most times of the day — particularly at feeding times . |
| 2 | Within days of the first autumn frosts a large brown patch of vines can be seen growing out from this area . |
| 3 | As the shadows lengthen , the men can be seen standing around with a pint of beer in hand , while mothers keep watchful eyes on the kids and catch up on the latest gossip . |
| 4 | An old sea captain , veteran of the battle of Trafalgar , and he has a wooden leg and he can be heard stumping about in October , round about the anniversary of the battle . |
| 5 | At this time they can be observed rummaging around in search of food . |
| 6 | This is cos they tend to be high status professionals who 's time is relatively precious , so that you can go to the extent of actually having waiting rooms that you can be kept hanging around in . |
| 7 | It 's amazing how much time can be spent getting down to work — without actually doing any ! |
| 8 | ‘ In April , hundreds of runners can be found digging around at the back of the wardrobe , trying to find that old pair of track spikes . |
| 9 | And if you can be bothered staying up for this , it will take you through to 6am tomorrow . |