Example sentences of "may [be] [adj] [verb] these [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Even though the problem shows that the full crime was consummated , the culprits may be convicted of attempt or incitement , so that it may be relevant to mention these crimes — though normally , of course , the indictment would be for the completed crime , not for a mere attempt or incitement . |
| 2 | ‘ We hope it may be possible to get these objects back on loan . |
| 3 | It may be possible to combine these functions by re-editing material for the sell-through market and using the same company , thus making the whole exercise more cost-effective . |
| 4 | In a confused and confusing holiday price structure , it may be useful to translate these figures into pictures , do a Jack Horner on the holiday pie and pluck out some typical plums , pinpoint what the 1990 market offers for £250 per head . |
| 5 | Not only have art museums chosen to scrutinise such problems as AIDS in society , racial injustice and the status of women , at least several corporate funders may be willing to subsidise these pursuits . |
| 6 | For instance , someone who acts out neurotic conflicts by committing crimes like theft or robbery may be able to represent these activities even to himself as a response to material need rather than unconscious compulsion . |
| 7 | Conflict : The bank may be able to circumvent these ceilings by lending to a third party who subsequently re-lends to the securities division . |
| 8 | You may be able to have these resources in the workshop to enable group viewing if the number of students is large . |
| 9 | Later they may be able to admit these feelings and to begin to emerge from disabling melancholia and grief , and to make contact with other people and to begin to enjoy life again . |