Example sentences of "and can [be] [verb] [adv] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They should last a long time , and can be stripped down and boiled to clean them . |
| 2 | Above : The adjustable Alg mirror tiles from IKEA fit safely onto uneven surfaces and can be hung horizontally or vertically |
| 3 | By the time the latrine needs emptying again , in about 15 years , the sludge will have decomposed and can be dug out and spread on neighbouring farms . |
| 4 | For Smith , the difference is ‘ merely subjective ’ : the division within the enterprise is confined to one location and can be surveyed synoptically while in the case of the division of labour in society ‘ the spreading-out of the work over great areas and the great number of people employed in each branch of labour obscure the connection ’ ( paraphrased by Marx , 1976 , p. 475 ) . |
| 5 | The structure is detailed in Figure 6.3 and can be broken down as follows : 1 ) part number — which consists of a lead number and variable number , 2 ) description/classification — based on a company specific or geometric feature procedure , 3 ) node position — the global position of each component part 's node , 4 ) enclosing box excursions — maximum and minimum values in each coordinate direction that describes the geometric domain of the part , 5 ) attributes — sub-divided into primary and secondary : PRIMARY : ( a ) Unique — only occurrence of this part ; ( b ) Base — fundamental part used to manufacture others ; ( b1 ) Made from — a modification to an existing ( base ) part ; ( b2 ) Variable — special sub-set of ( b1 ) which describes a family of parts all similar to the base part . |
| 6 | This structure is followed in the example given above and can be broken down as follows : If after the Seller has given the Buyer notice that the goods are ready for collection [ case ] , the Buyer fails to collect the goods within seven days [ condition ] , the Seller [ subject ] may make arrangements for the storage of the goods [ action ] and the Buyer shall reimburse the Seller all costs and charges incurred as a result of such storage . |
| 7 | The ozone layer , as an environmental issue , is the most essential at the moment , and can be fixed tomorrow if everyone wanted . |
| 8 | He indicated this would be done by a public works policy which ‘ would have a balancing effect on development and can be turned on and off as circumstances require ’ . |
| 9 | It has a curved hemline and can be worn outside or tucked into a skirt or trousers . |
| 10 | These usually circular or oval grass covered wall foundations occur all over the island and vary in size from about ten feet to forty feet in diameter and can be found alone or in small groups . |
| 11 | Perhaps the most prevalent belief about crime is that it will ‘ explode ’ if penalties are relaxed , and can be contained only if they are stiffened . |
| 12 | The course material does follow the syllabus of each of the BHS examinations and can be bought separately or as a complete package — with or without tutor support . |
| 13 | Gin produced anywhere in the country may be called London gin , whereas Plymouth gin is an ‘ appellation ’ and can be used only when gin is made in Plymouth . |
| 14 | As is often the case , they contain some truth and can be used constructively when attempting to deal with jet-lag . |
| 15 | The point has been made that ‘ abusive ’ and ‘ insulting ’ are semantically very similar , and can be used more or less interchangeably ( the information or indictment can use the blunderbuss language of threatening , abusive or insulting without offending the rule against duplicity ) . |
| 16 | The side panels and door give three opening possibilities and can be rolled up if needed . |
| 17 | They are usually obtainable from publishers and can be purchased singly or in batches , depending on your personal requirements . |
| 18 | Screws are better : ; they provide a more secure grip , and can be undone easily if you want to move things . |