Example sentences of "[noun] then it can [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If a similar plot for a set of randomly-generated stream patterns shows the same result then it can be concluded , that in the absence of geological and topographical controls , stream patterns appear to be generated by random processes . |
| 2 | if it is to certify an institution then it can be superficial and impressionistic ( i.e. subjective ) ; |
| 3 | In the case of Mars , if the small bodies had aphelia between Mars and Jupiter then it can be shown that the crater-saturated regions on Mars would be older than 4000 Ma . |
| 4 | But if the aphelia lay well beyond Jupiter then it can be shown that these regions would be about 3900 Ma old . |
| 5 | If it 's a big discharge which is perhaps on a Royal Commission standard and it is consistently turning out say a 30 BOD and a 40 solids then it can be regarded as harmful and one would press for improvement to be carried out . … |
| 6 | If the present cratering rate on Mars can be extended into the distant past then it can be shown that among the light and moderately heavily cratered regions there is a great range of ages , from regions that may be no more than a few tens of Ma old , to regions about 3000 Ma old . |
| 7 | If that is the only problem faced by certain investment projects then it can be solved fairly easily by an interventionist government willing to regulate international capital flows in order to adjust the external value of the currency ( it is upward adjustment of the exchange rate which may be very difficult ) . |
| 8 | Of course , as recognized by the judge in the above case , if the structure is dictated by function then it can be said to be an uncopyrightable idea although , often that will not be so ; there will be a variety of potential structures possible . |
| 9 | If this has been the case then it can be shown that the Mercurian smooth plains are slightly older than the lunar maria . |
| 10 | And , to descend to crude practicalities , you are going to get very much less money for what you have done , though it is only fair to add that if you are lucky and clever enough to create a story that catches editors ' fancies then it can be anthologised time and again and in the end bring in perhaps as much as a full-length book that has failed to get wide paperback sales . |