Example sentences of "but it may [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That does n't mean that men are ten times as easily sexually aroused , but it may contain clues as to why women and men have different patterns of arousal . |
| 2 | In practice if you are back checking files and such like , if you find something that is current word which should comply and you find something that has n't been appropriately signed or whatever , if it 's easy to get it done yes do it yes , if it 's not easy to get it done erm , it may be , you 've got to use your judgement because I do n't want you to go into a lot of work , but it may make sense to make a final note we are aware that this was n't done correctly this person has been reminded , or |
| 3 | The downturn is too recent to assess from the point of view of recruiting , but it may make people more cautious about moving to the City . ’ |
| 4 | This can be helpful to us but it may give rise to difficulties and require careful handling if the client 's writing skills leave something to be desired . |
| 5 | It is not clear why there should be such a high proportion of woodworking tools from Kent , especially the cemetery at Sarre beside the Wantsum Channel , but it may reflect ship-building and repairing as much as more general carpentry . |
| 6 | It is unusual to see hourly rates spelled out in terms of reference , but it may save arguments later . |
| 7 | It is unlikely that further knowledge will improve treatment , but it may allow prevention of the disease , at least in a proportion of cases . |
| 8 | Art means dollars but it may take Madison Avenue PR to persuade the Big Apple |
| 9 | But it may cause cancers , but that 's so long in the future that it may never be traced back to Oxford . |
| 10 | Not only will this make the water unpleasant but it may cause leakages if the corrosion goes right through the cistern . |
| 11 | Not only does the technique have potential in the perfume industry , but it may provide clues about how we perceive smells . |