Example sentences of "[indef pn] can [verb] with [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After condemning the ‘ Baudelairean ’ atmosphere of the nineteenth century ( ‘ it is the triumph of romantic disorder ’ ) , and its cult of individual genius , Jacob goes on to stress the objectivity of modern poetry ( which is by contrast ‘ a universal poetry ’ ) and the fact that a work of art ‘ is of value in itself and not because of any confrontation one can make with reality ’ . |
| 2 | Certainly one can agree with para. 3(b) ; and a further point here is to promote the use of warning devices viz. a bell or a hooter . |
| 3 | Although there is a slight element of gamble with money purchase schemes , in that no one can forecast with certainty how well or badly a pension fund might do , in practice most trustees act very conservatively . |
| 4 | And while no-one can predict with certainty who will actually stray and who wo n't , these scientists are now able to make some fairly educated guesses . |
| 5 | Whilst no-one can predict with certainty all the problems which will occur during the life of a firm , it is important that certain basic matters be attended to from the outset in relation to the conduct of the partners and their responsibilities . |