Example sentences of "[modal v] be put off [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nor does Pearce believe up-and-coming managers should be put off by the apparent decline in moral standards of business . |
| 2 | The concept of indirect discrimination was , according to the councils , at first unfamiliar to police , who also saw no reason why black candidates might be put off by the former question three — which asked the country of origin of spouse or lover 's parents . |
| 3 | Girobank also makes loans , with the attraction for people who might be put off by the image of conventional banks that the transaction is entirely postal . |
| 4 | I have heard it suggested that there is some danger that prospective buyers might be put off by the idea that their units have been used in this way . |
| 5 | That way if you 're really keen you can learn something worthwhile — and if you 're just messing about you 'll be put off by the price . |
| 6 | Others may be put off by the complicated forms . |
| 7 | I do not believe that they would be put off by a hostile bid not being ‘ good-form ’ . ’ |
| 8 | Unfortunately it is very likely that among the men and women best qualified by talent , temperament and experience to become MPs many would be put off by the conditions imposed by the STV on the winning and the retention of a seat . |
| 9 | And it wo n't put its hand in the fire , as it will be put off by the heat as it approaches it . |