Example sentences of "[vb infin] [conj] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Differential expansion with increasing temperature causes the compound rod to bend and make or break electrical contact . |
| 2 | But more importantly , they can make or break political careers . |
| 3 | What of scientists themselves — whose help can often make or break successful protests against serious abuses of science . |
| 4 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 5 | Because it is not subject to the paramount law of a written constitution , it can make or unmake any law as it chooses . |
| 6 | There is modern authority to the effect that if the valuer knows his valuation will affect or bind another person besides his client … then he can claim an arbitrator 's immunity . |
| 7 | Enterprises have the capacity to thwart external assessment of their performance and to steer between the conflicting , multifarious pressures on them ; while the political authorities can grant or withhold economic resources and more fundamentally , general political support . |
| 8 | No special LIFESPAN privileges are required to use this option , but you can only grant or cancel special links between yourself and other users ; you can not change links set up by other users . |
| 9 | ‘ that a person who has entered into the contract may either affirm or avoid such contract after the duress has ceased ; and if he has so voluntarily acted under it with a full knowledge of all the circumstances he may be held bound on the ground of ratification , or if , after escaping from the duress , he takes no steps to set aside the transaction he may be found to have affirmed it . ’ |
| 10 | The ability to take such proceedings might well restrict or prevent public discussion of matters of public importance despite the willingness of any person wishing to take part in that discussion to take every reasonable precaution to avoid defamatory imputation against any identifiable individual . |
| 11 | In addition , the Secretary of State could override or veto any decision of the Scottish Assembly if it affected a matter reserved to the Westminster Parliament in a way which the Secretary of State felt was contrary to the public interest . |
| 12 | It remains to be seen whether the DES 's new funding arrangements for in-service training will enhance or inhibit that alliance , despite its avowed intentions to do the former . |
| 13 | Preparation , do not eat or drink four hours before your appointment . |
| 14 | She said : ‘ I could n't eat or sleep that week . |
| 15 | The argument advanced in section 1.2 would suggest that we can not explain or understand these changes in the UK economy without understanding the international forces that have acted upon it and which the UK has itself shaped . |
| 16 | As we approach the last third of the 1980s , it is an open question whether the tribulations of the CMEA economies will weaken or strengthen Soviet influence in her Empire , or for that matter erode or reinforce Europe 's division . |
| 17 | Some of them have posited underlying mechanisms of language change to account for this ; some have been more interested in relating it to social realities , treating language as a sort of cultural key rather than as a self-contained system with its own particular dynamic ; others have seen it as their main task to suggest linguistic reforms that will modify or eliminate offensive usages . |
| 18 | Or they can modify or substitute new goals which are more readily obtainable . |
| 19 | It is necessary the body should move that way whither the greater force carries it which is the consent of the majority or else it is impossible it should act or continue one body , one community which the consent of every individual that united into it agreed that it should and so everyone is bound by that consent to be concluded by the majority . |
| 20 | Council Houses are a valuable asset for those who can not buy or afford private rents . |
| 21 | Such courses could teach the basics students will need or refresh existing knowledge . |
| 22 | Hill shrugged aside suggestions that he will be asked to obey team orders to help the Frenchman clinch his fourth world drivers ' crown , with Prost needing to either win or finish two points clear of Ayrton Senna . |
| 23 | At crisis talks in London , the Prime Minister has warned all sides involved in the strife in the former Yugoslavia that they must compromise or face total isolation . |
| 24 | Then you can either blow dry or use heated rollers or tongs . |
| 25 | Although he might have a woman as a friend , he could not lust , he could not desire or covet any woman , whether she be free or not . |
| 26 | JS Developments will also provide the link with Marks and Spencer for any future joint developments and will also redevelop or refurbish closing JS stores where appropriate . |
| 27 | An increase or decrease in government spending will stimulate or contract national income by an amount given by the value of the multiplier . |
| 28 | This apart , a judge may always consider or vary any decision before " the Order has been perfected " , meaning before it has been sealed and sent out ; he may have to give further opportunity to be heard , if he is going to make a change , see Note to Ord 5 , r 5 . |
| 29 | It does not provide that no solicitor shall have any cause of action in respect of his costs or any right to be paid till the expiration of a month from his delivering a signed bill of costs , but merely that he shall not commence or maintain any action for the recovery of fees , charges , or disbursements until then . |
| 30 | ‘ If the law has to have a proper effect then landlords and breweries should know that to serve young people like this , they are in danger of losing their licences . ’ |