Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One : the gifts and calling of the Holy Spirit given that we may attain unity and maturity ( 4:1–16 ) . |
| 2 | Similarly , the use of ‘ we ’ to express solidarity and ‘ institutional voice ’ may invoke power and status through , amongst other things , lending oneself the strength of numbers . |
| 3 | If in future , however , reporting of each estimate is extended to include descriptive profiles of quality of life — that is , health states and the valuations placed on them for the new and comparison treatment — then this may enhance credibility and allow reworking in alternative settings . |
| 4 | It enables people to develop new skills which may enhance confidence and self esteem . |
| 5 | This is one way in which food may affect mood and drowsiness . |
| 6 | Ultimately , it does not matter that much whether the future arrangements of the EC are called federal , confederal , political union or whatever , except that labels may affect expectations and may accord spurious legitimacy to Community institutions . |
| 7 | If , as planned , the new legislation catches any information that may affect prospects that has not already been made public , analysts could find themselves treading on thin ice . |
| 8 | The body become vulnerable to infections and conditions that do not normally trouble those with a healthy immune system , and the person may experience fever and night sweats , for example . |
| 9 | Finally , some sites may experience problems if they are restricting the use of the available units to specific operation types — it is no good having a TK50 available for a Primary copy if the only unit available is either not a TK50 drive , or is set to Secondary copies only ! |
| 10 | Finally , some sites may experience problems if they are restricting the use of the available units to specific operation types — it is no good having a TK50 available for a Primary copy if the only unit available is either not a TK50 drive , or is set to Secondary copies only ! |
| 11 | If you do so , the excess hot water will overflow from the accessory adaptor head and may damage carpets or fabrics . |
| 12 | The other reservation concerns the long-term effects of adoption , which it is thought may damage personality and identity . |
| 13 | The administrative officer working within the civil service may compare pay and conditions with similar jobs in the private sector such as a building society . |
| 14 | More difficult to assess is the toxic reaction of an odour , that is an effect ‘ which may influence survival or which produces unfavourable changes in the gross and microscopic appearance of organs or tissues or in the entire organism ’ . |
| 15 | When a million health care workers are arguing that social , economic , and lifestyle factors underpin health and that health care plays a lesser , though important part their arguments may influence politicians and the public . |
| 16 | A few drops of lavender or marjoram oil in a small bowl of warm water by the patient 's bed may aid relaxation and promote sleep . |
| 17 | Also , these cultures are almost identical to those found naturally in the stomach ; medical evidence has suggested that they may aid digestion and also help protect against certain illnesses . |
| 18 | For the moment assume that one may treat SBUs and divisions as identical ; this assumption will be relaxed shortly . |
| 19 | While fruit and cereals may seem appealing to some of us for breakfast , others may prefer fish or even bacon and tomatoes . |
| 20 | Let's make hay while the sun shines . ’ |
| 21 | Some , although few , home contents policies have a reverse indemnity clause which may cover costs and damages in some cases . |
| 22 | A district judge may grant leave and may also dismiss an appeal with the consent of all parties . |
| 23 | Specifically , the Commissioner may grant assistance when trade union members complain that their union has failed or is likely to fail to observe the requirements of its own rule book in relation to various defined activities . |
| 24 | Any citizen ( whether within the profession or not ) , may allege misconduct or unfitness due to illness . |
| 25 | 6 Light Full right of liberty at any time after the date of this Lease to alter or to erect new structures within or adjoining the Centre ( such expression here excluding the Premises ) in such manner as the Landlord shall think fit notwithstanding the fact that the same may obstruct affect or interfere with the amenity of or access to the Premises or the passage of light and air to the Premises It may be as well to include the words in parenthesis to remove any suggestion that the landlord may have the right to alter the premises . |
| 26 | However , once divisions are given some independence they may make decisions that are not in the best interests of the group as a whole . |
| 27 | The family may determine the time of marriage , and the husband , his parents or the wife 's parents or another person may make decisions that dictate the number and spacing of births . |
| 28 | For a better understanding and greater co-operation between people of different religions that we may build trust and friendship among our neighbours of other faiths to promote true peace … |
| 29 | Dishonest staff Members of staff may steal money or goods themselves , or collude ( make a deal ) with members of the public to help them steal . |
| 30 | It is logical to hypothesise that the incomplete small intestinal carbohydrate absorption , by increasing the flow rate of the luminal contents , may stimulate peristalsis and shorten the small bowel transit time . |