Example sentences of "can be [vb pp] [v-ing] down " in BNC.
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| 1 | If a hawk flies over or a snake appears , he lets the young hop up under his wing and lifts them off the lily pads so that only their legs can be seen hanging down . |
| 2 | Susanna Rance finds out why serious-minded La Paz dwellers can be seen walking down the streets intently fondling toy cars , play-money and doll 's house pieces . |
| 3 | If a relationship is then tested initially in the reference space , where the large uncertainty will occur , and confirmation of a successful relationship is not achieved , the test can be repeated dropping down systematically through the hierarchical structure . |
| 4 | It 's amazing how much time can be spent getting down to work — without actually doing any ! |
| 5 | ‘ Gets too much height , he can be gaffed coming down . |