Example sentences of "may be [vb pp] on [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Exemptions may be granted on specified grounds with respect to a particular " class of goods " ( Resale Prices Act 1976 , ss14-21 ) . |
| 2 | Duty free goods will be available for purchase though the choice may be limited on certain flights . |
| 3 | ( 4 ) A payment may be made on such terms that it has been agreed , expressly or impliedly , by the recipient that , if it shall prove not to have been due , it will be repaid by him . |
| 4 | In some such cases specific protection , in the form of import controls , subsidies or state purchasing , may be justified on socialist grounds , for instance if the industry is a struggling ‘ infant ’ with good future prospects ( ‘ good ’ , that is , in respect of the efficient satisfaction of social need ) , or even a struggling ‘ geriatric ’ which stands a good chance of reviving its fortunes through a thorough re-investment programme . |
| 5 | The downgradings in the sector may be justified on some housebuilders , but others look severely undervalued at current levels . |
| 6 | The amounts are variable and may be debited on various dates but NIP Ltd may only change the amounts and dates after giving me prior notice . |
| 7 | Contrariwise , one may be able to vote provided that one is in fact registered even though one was not entitled to be registered — the register , when published , is conclusive ( ibid , s.49 ) once notice of an election has been given , although it may be amended on specified grounds prior to that date ( ibid , s.11 ) . |
| 8 | Whilst cost budgets may be based on internal standards , they may depend on the sales volume of the business activity . |
| 9 | Clusters may be based on geographical variables such as : county , city , district or parish boundaries . |
| 10 | This may be used at a variety of levels of sophistication and economic generality , thus : 5.3 i ) Models at company level may be based on econometric equations for instance to analyse the relationship between price and demand , perhaps using the model . |
| 11 | In addition such strategical decisions may be based on episodic memories for particular instances of driving the planned route , for example , the memory that you encountered road works at a particular junction recently and that it should thus be avoided until they have been completed . |
| 12 | Statuses are culturally defined , despite the fact that they may be based on biological factors such as sex or race . |
| 13 | Employees ' attitudes towards the country concerned may be based on false pre-conceptions . |
| 14 | The method is not statistically valid , but is viable in the same way as quota sampling , in that it may be based on objective proportions . |
| 15 | But although the mowers have been withdrawn , trading standards officers are worried that the cabling , which is made by Schulte in Germany , may be fitted on other mowers . |
| 16 | Similarly , contracts may be concluded on consistent terms at a number of outlets , over a period of time , and despite changes in personnel . |
| 17 | Tuition may be continued on special grounds . |
| 18 | The criterion is the amount of time such appointments take up : a maximum of 30 days per annum may be spent on such activities before any deduction in stipend is considered . |
| 19 | Allies 0–25% Up to a quarter of the points value of the army may be spent on allied troops chosen from any of the following list or lists : Chaos , Chaos Dwarf , Dark Elves , and Skaven . |
| 20 | Allies 0–25% Up to a quarter of the points value of the army may be spent on allied troops chosen from one or more of the following lists : Bretonnia , Dwarfs , High Elves and Wood Elves . |
| 21 | Used alone , the Student 's books and tapes are ideal for intensive courses but by adding other components Streamline may be used on extensive courses . |
| 22 | Reminders about safety may be needed on some sites and agreements about appropriate standards of behaviour may need to be negotiated . |
| 23 | These provisions may be criticised on several grounds . |
| 24 | Before making their individual territory estimates , the salesforce may be briefed on past trends , and on significant factors that the company thinks are likely to affect total sales during the forthcoming period . |
| 25 | Cages may be held on wall-mounted racks , allowing easy floor cleaning and the recapture of escaped animals , or on trolleys designed for the purpose . |