Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] a [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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1 | Third , compliance with regulatory rules or the regulator 's directions may facilitate a finding that there has not been " unreasonable " or " unfair " conduct . |
2 | A few individuals may experience a body and arm rash when taking this herb , particularly if other chemical drugs have also been prescribed . |
3 | In League division 2 , Oxford United are away to Plymouth Argyll , the manager Brian Horton may spring a surprise and include John Durning who is fit again . |
4 | This was substantially enacted by the Misrepresentation Act 1967 ( see also pp. 124–5 ) , and now the court may treat a contract as still subsisting despite the existence of innocent misrepresentation , and award damages to the injured party , instead of rescinding the contract . |
5 | However , a firm may treat a client or counterparty as a market counterparty by virtue of its status as a member of a listed category only if : ( 1 ) The investment is of the right kind ; this will mean seeking information in advance from overseas persons as to the kinds of investment they regularly deal in and , if necessary , from exchange members as to the kinds of investment dealt in on the exchange ; ( 2 ) Normally , the firm notifies the client or counterparty in writing in advance that it will be treated as a market counterparty ( so that a notification is essential , except as referred to below ) and he has not told the firm that he does not want to be treated as a market counterparty in relation to the investments concerned . |
6 | Oral explanations and discussion may convey a meaning and a depth lacking in written explanation which may tend to be accepted at an uncritical and somewhat superficial level . |
7 | They may cover a classroom or a whole building . |
8 | Since drink is the focus of the exercise , you may want a glass or two ( preferably of dry white wine ) , but the sooner you can move onto mineral water the better . |
9 | By section 144(1) , as a result of a report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission , the Secretary of State may grant a licence as of right if the public interest would be prejudiced ; for example , if the owner of the copyright in a unique computer program refuses to grant licences on reasonable terms . |
10 | N.B. You may make a claim if your cancellation falls within the terms of the insurance policy negotiated by HCI with the Norwich Union , if you have taken that cover . |
11 | Children may make a fuss when the limits are set down and insisted on , but there is a great deal of evidence to show that children and teenagers realize their parents are firm because they care ( see page 116 ) . |
12 | I have mentioned relative to the ignorance , the immorality , the grossness , the obscenity , the drunkenness , the dirtiness , and depravity of the middling and even of a large portion of the better sort of tradesmen , the artisans , and the journeymen tradesmen of London in the days of my youth , may excite a suspicion that the picture I have drawn is a caricature . |
13 | The results of the experiment may disprove a theory and it will then be abandoned with another . |
14 | Among the species threatened include Taxus baccata , a Himalayan yew which may yield a chemical that arrests ovarian cancer . |
15 | A supervision order may include a requirement that the child submit to medical treatment if : ( i ) it is satisfied on the evidence of a registered medical practitioner , that the child 's physical condition requires , or may be susceptible to treatment ; and ( ii ) that satisfactory arrangements have been , or can be made , for the treatment ; and ( iii ) that the child consents to the order , where he has sufficient understanding to make an informed decision ( para 5 ) . |
16 | A piece of bread flake on a muddy bottom may need a foot or more , and the indication allowed to yo-yo several times before we can be anywhere near sure of hitting them . |
17 | How about Hosea Chapt 2 , 16–23 ( may need a sentence or two of introduction explanation though ) ? |
18 | If he hangs badly towards home or the other horses , he may need a kick or a smart smack with the whip to remind him of his job . |
19 | The former may need a word or two said about it . |
20 | Transfers are good , though not of the sort that take the unsuspecting listener by storm — and that listener may need a reminder that these are , after all , pre-electrical recordings in which an orchestra usually sounds like anything but . |
21 | and erm whatever you may need a stock and that and put sliced potatoes in it and some carrots and then on the top I 've put sliced potatoes and left them on top of the casserole , well later on when I came home I just took the lid off and stuck in the top of the oven instead |
22 | An inexperienced breeder should consult a vet or an experienced breeder for advice on whether or not their dipped-back mare would be suitable for breeding . |
23 | If you wish to apply for a divorce for any other reason , you should consult a solicitor or ask advice from your nearest CAB . |
24 | I 'm not asking that it transfer its estate , I 'm asking that it should make a contribution because it will then show that we 're committed to this very important initiative . |
25 | And if Mrs Thatcher , 67 , should make a comeback as British premier , she 'll have to bridge a 21-year age gap to forge a special relationship with Bill . |
26 | The improving Nearly Medina should make a market and although there are only five runners BANBRIDGE ( 1.0 ) should not be too short a price and merits the nap selection . |
27 | I conclude that I should grant a declaration as in the terms of paragraph 1 of the application , that is , that the applicants appointed pursuant to a facility letter dated 15 May 1990 and a debenture dated 28 April 1989 made between I.B.C. and the Swiss Bank Corporation are administrative receivers within the meaning of section 29(2) of the Insolvency Act 1986 . |
28 | Seeing the couple 's arrival and the manner in which Madeleine was clinging to Harry 's arm as they left the car , he persuaded his friend up to his bedroom on the grounds that he must want a wash and brush-up after the long journey . |
29 | The question is whether a certain complex passage should convey a struggle or not . |
30 | Despite this , the Governor must deliver a territory that is confident and prosperous , avoiding the vortex of international opprobrium without smashing Hong Kong on the rocks of China 's intransigence . |