Example sentences of "may [vb infin] [prep] [art] [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The interview is basically a form of human interaction and may range from the most informal chat to the most carefully pre-coded and carefully systematized set of questions and answers laid out on an interview schedule . |
| 2 | These privileges may range from the relatively inconspicuous one of being treated differently for insurance purposes to the ultimate extreme of contracting a ‘ marriage with a member of the opposite sex ’ — opposite , that is , to the adopted one . |
| 3 | The reason for this is not clear but it may relate to the more recent stress associated with handling and anaesthesia for irradiation . |
| 4 | The slightly lower figure may relate to the more discursive nature of the subject . |
| 5 | The slightly lower figure may relate to the more discursive nature of the subject . |
| 6 | Alternatively we may think of the more modern figure of a man whose wealth lies in his investments in stocks and shares . |
| 7 | This suggests that EATCL may behave in an apparently indolent fashion with a very slow change in pathological state over many months as measured by clinical state , serial upper gastrointestinal biopsy , radiography , haematology , and biochemistry results . |
| 8 | However , you may benefit from a more stimulating , uplifting aroma . |
| 9 | Elevated blood pressure itself or antihypertensive therapy may result in an inappropriately high energy intake , and secondly obesity per se either due to metabolic changes or consequent upon an increased energy and possibly sodium intake with lack of exercise may predispose an individual to high blood pressure . |
| 10 | It may involve three or more subjects studied separately but in parallel , as in the Scottish general degree or some polytechnic/college ‘ combined studies ’ degrees ; or it may integrate several subjects in relation to some area , period , theme or problem , in which case it may be called interdisciplinary ; or it may consist of a more open , modular system of requirements and options . |
| 11 | You may refer to the possibly loaded nature of the judgement in 4 ( a ) to undermine confidence . |
| 12 | Although ethnicity is not coterminous with regional or racial origin , both may contribute to a more general sense of distinctiveness with which a sense of linguistic distinctiveness is often associated . |
| 13 | Apathy , lack of confidence and previous discouragement to use sight actively for learning may contribute to the less effective use of the sight a child does possess . |
| 14 | This may sound like a purely mechanical process in which the most powerful essence wins , without there being any room for ethical or indeed any other decision . |
| 15 | Although many of us in our social use of language may begin from the ideologically narrow position of ‘ innocent egotism ’ , this position is not a fruitful one for the student of language to begin from . |
| 16 | But this may look like a very odd form of neutrality to the weaker child . |
| 17 | No doubt there is something mildly shocking about such behaviour , academically considered , though on a long view The Structure of Complex Words may look like the most sustained compliment ever paid by a critical mind to a great dictionary . |
| 18 | At this stage the act of shopping itself may depend on a very primitive and haphazard rate of exchange , possibly one-to-one . |
| 19 | A chalk stream , for example , may flow at a virtually constant level summer and winter , while flash floods may occur miles from a water course or in hollows well above the water table . |
| 20 | A high proportion of disciplinary interactions may reflect ( as in the case of Deacondale ) a lack of ‘ oblique ’ disciplinary strategies and a tendency to adopt a more confrontational style ; and a high proportion of routine interactions may stem from an excessively complex organization or an inability to engage in depth with the content of the tasks given to one 's pupils . |
| 21 | We may conclude with a less unusual example , from a South London family . |
| 22 | We also know that they may react in a slightly perverse way to our advertising . |
| 23 | Of particular relevance here is the common interest which the peace-tax movement may have with the more progressive local authorities who are opposed to the new government civil defence regulations . |
| 24 | While you may gain from a long overdue cheque , you 'll lose out again when a rather large bill presents itself for payment . |
| 25 | Instead of needing to evaluate each title in the field personally , librarians may select from an already select list . |
| 26 | Although the discharge of either may vary from a barely discernible mucus to a gross , thick , profuse , and purulent exudate , the discharge of non-specific infection is usually lighter in texture , quantity , and colour . |
| 27 | This is true even though the approach may vary from a fairly soft sell in the " advertorial " to quite a strong sales pitch in the special offer . |
| 28 | While the exercise about to be described was a theoretical model , not an empirical test , its results indicate that positive NPV opportunities probably do exist in some ‘ cash cows ’ and that an integration of DCF and portfolio-grid analyses may lead to a more careful and sophisticated use of portfolio grids . |
| 29 | But if you can arrange for experienced selectors to be present then this may lead to a more objective assessment of the candidates than if you act alone . |
| 30 | For example , inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis may lead to a spuriously high ferritin or low total iron binding capacity even in the presence of iron deficiency . |