Example sentences of "which can [verb] to [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Oh which can light to dimmer and |
| 2 | To complicate matters he was diagnosed as having reflex epilepsy as a youngster , a condition which can lead to concussion if he sustains head injuries . |
| 3 | The narrowing of the arteries which can lead to angina and heart attacks tends to increase with age . |
| 4 | This means we begin to develop symptoms which can lead to illness . |
| 5 | Such flexibility of response is obviously the basis of intelligence , but also , as the earlier example of the mating problems of captive chimpanzees shows , the foundation of the instinctual lability which can lead to perversion , inhibition and , in man at least , to neurosis , insanity and civilization . |
| 6 | Rimming is much safer if a latex barrier is placed over the anal opening and surrounding area , because there is a risk to the active partner not just from HIV ( because faeces may contain infected blood in a person with HIV ) but also from germs living inside the anus , which can lead to hepatitis and other illnesses . |
| 7 | Beck 's cognitive theory of depression centres on the development of a negative view of oneself , and life in general , which can lead to depression ( Beck , 1973 ) . |
| 8 | They are among 214 families worldwide whose medical history has been analysed to narrow the hunt for the gene , which can lead to cancer among women in their 30s and 40s . |
| 9 | Thus , a deterministic view of US actions combines with historical evidence to form the basis of a fear of inevitable US intervention which , while clearly not without a rational foundation , encourages a hyper-sensitivity to potential threats which can lead to over-reaction and over-compensation in policy-making . |
| 10 | May be very sensitive to all external stimuli ; odours , touch noise , cold etc. which can lead to exhaustion . |
| 11 | Sir Ian wants the court to order the Bar Council to bring charges of professional misconduct , which can lead to disbarment , against Mr Samuels . |
| 12 | Most of us tend to eat far too much , which can lead to fluid retention . |
| 13 | More probably , decay and deterioration of materials and installations is the result of lack of maintenance , the results of which may include blocked or broken rainwater drains , displaced roof tiles or peeling paint finishes , all of which can lead to timber decay . |
| 14 | Hepatitis B is a disease affecting the liver which can lead to death through liver cancer or liver cirrhosis . |
| 15 | By putting an emphasis on these complex carbohydrates , there is less room for the fatty and sugary foods which can lead to weight problems , and which push valuable nutrient-rich foods out of the diet . |
| 16 | If materials are procured too early , the supplier may have to be paid before a contractor is paid by the client which can lead to cash flow costs . |
| 17 | The clinical presentation of such seizures is diverse , which can lead to misdiagnosis . |
| 18 | Chronic illnesses such as epilepsy can cause adult sufferers to become dependent upon family members , which can lead to confusion about individual family roles : children may have to take on adult responsibilities , denying their right to be a child , and this can result in major adjustment and behavioural problems as they grow older . |
| 19 | What is distinctive about corporatism , however , is the process of closure ( rather than competition ) which can lead to monopoly interest representation , and the form of the political exchange ( representation/control/delegated self-enforcement ) which takes place between corporatist associations and the state . |
| 20 | disciplinary rules and procedures and the types of circumstances which can lead to suspension or dismissal ; |