Example sentences of "and can [adv] [be] [vb pp] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Most of these rules , I should point out , were petty , automatic ones relating to punctuality or tidiness and can generally be described as ‘ going by the book ’ . |
| 2 | Debris and algae collect in the medium in the inner tray and can regularly be changed and disposed of . |
| 3 | Distraints by Government departments for various taxes and local authorities for rates or community charge are unaffected and can even be levied after a bankruptcy order has been made ( s 347(8) ) . |
| 4 | The cake can be kept for two to three days in the refrigerator and can also be frozen while still un-iced . |
| 5 | the efficiency of representation of the data so that its particular features are succinctly expressed , and can easily be retrieved and analysed . |
| 6 | Watchman is ideal for small boats because it does not incorporate a transmitter and can thus be made and sold for around £165 . |
| 7 | If the order is to be disrupted it is because one of the younger sons shows remarkable promise but being a ‘ family ’ anxious to demonstrate tolerance , envy and jealousy are masked and can certainly be dissipated if it is suggested that the elder brothers had a hand in the development . |
| 8 | These differ from one culture to another and can consequently be misinterpreted and cause embarrassment or suspicion . |
| 9 | Moon rats have an irritable nature and can hardly be described as attractive . |
| 10 | The Update Baseline routine is a stand-alone executable program which should be stored in the LIFESPAN installation directory , and can therefore be invoked as follows : |
| 11 | The Directory Integrity Check routine is a stand-alone executable program which should be stored in the LIFESPAN installation directory , and can therefore be invoked as follows : |
| 12 | The Type Module routine is a stand-alone executable program which should be stored in the LIFESPAN installation directory , and can therefore be invoked as follows : |
| 13 | The ‘ marketable ’ sector produces goods and services which are sold on established markets , generally makes a profit , and can therefore be regarded as self-financing . |
| 14 | Granted the rich diversity of the phenomena of the biological world , a disagreement over results can generally be put down to differences between animals ( ‘ species or strain differences ’ , for instance ) or to subtle alterations in experimental conditions , and can therefore be fudged or ignored . |
| 15 | Sometimes they may spread to involve the terminal urethra , and can only be seen if the urethral meatus is parted . |
| 16 | These activities are essential to the maintenance of high quality medical services and can only be sustained if there is a large throughput of patients . |
| 17 | This cover is not available on its own and can only be granted when cover for Sudden and Unforeseen Damage/Accidental Damage also applies . |
| 18 | In calling for an ‘ unprecedented management ’ initiative to offset the effects of reduced staffing levels , Derek Dean did not mince words : ‘ It is not an over statement to say that a crisis is imminent and can only be averted if action is taken by all concerned as a matter of extreme urgency . ’ |
| 19 | It is not an overstatement to say that a crisis is imminent and can only be averted if action is taken by all concerned as a matter of extreme urgency . |
| 20 | It is however deeply embedded in English law and can only be removed or moderated by Parliament . |
| 21 | The technique is of limited value and can only be used when the polymer has an end group amenable to analysis . |
| 22 | It may be that a product or process is protected by a patent and can only be produced if a firm purchases the patent right or enters a licensing agreement . |
| 23 | The chest has three different padlocks and can only be opened when all three keyholders , the vicar and the two hospital wardens , are present . |
| 24 | And whereas a womb that has been occupied by a Future Buddha is like the shrine of a temple , and can never be occupied or used again , therefore it was that the mother of the Future Buddha died when he was seven days old , and was reborn in the Tusita heaven . |
| 25 | The RAC tends to have local firms dealing with their matters and can always be approached as stated above to see if they are prepared to allow you some introductions . |