Example sentences of "which can [not/n't] [be] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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1 | At a later stage , if errors are found in the procedure 's performance which can not be traced to a falling within the local system , it may be necessary to examine these influencing factors further , for instance the design of the form might be inadequate for the accurate recording of information , a factor outside the direct control of the section involved . |
2 | It is one of the great drawbacks of much ‘ popular ’ social writing in newspapers and magazines that statements are made , the validity of which can not be accepted without more evidence . |
3 | holds a qualification in hotel and catering management which can not be accepted for complete exemption from the Association 's education criteria . |
4 | He suggests that parents and child should draw up a contract between them , with both making promises which can not be altered without joint agreement . |
5 | But yesterday a statement issued by Mr Sadler revealed the council 's continued hard line over Sunday opening — which can not be altered until councillors discuss the matter on June 16 . |
6 | Guar gum is a complex polysaccharide which can not be digested or absorbed and it appears to have two effects . |
7 | NB When using pile fabrics which can not be ironed in the same way , cut the bump 2.5cm ( 1in ) larger than the buckram all round . |
8 | For instance , the words ‘ inshore fishing is n't an easy life ’ might add something which can not be gathered from the pictures alone . |
9 | Instead , it has been suggested that the object tends towards presentational form , which can not be broken up as though into grammatical sub-units , and as such it appears to have a particularly close relation to emotions , feelings and basic orientations to the world . |
10 | Fibre is a specialized form of complex carbohydrate , which can not be broken down by the normal human digestive system . |
11 | This could be construed as a tailor-made curriculum , which can not be developed into a generic or core curriculum . |
12 | Another approach has been to apply regime theory as developed by political scientists to areas regulated by international law.150 — In all cases , a particular claim would have to be carefully examined to determine the legitimacy of an erga omnes claim , which can not be presumed . |
13 | Finally , quality control : it is a complex , sophisticated and highly responsible enterprise , demanding knowledge and skills which can not be presumed and therefore require proper training , together with a full and open debate with those whose work is under review about the criteria whereby quality is to be judged . |
14 | It applies to all those thoughts of the human mind which are real enough to the thinker , but which can not be converted to physical things and detected by the five senses of sight , hearing , touch , taste and smell . |
15 | A further 147,000 vehicles which can not be converted will have to be replaced over the same period by new ones equipped with catalytic converters . |
16 | The point is that working people are bound to be concerned about issues which can not be tackled effectively without central government involvement , issues such as mass unemployment , inflation , industrial decline , poverty , the social effects of government expenditure cuts . |
17 | There are things which can not be done even with a 4shillings ; 5d education rate when that only produces £22,000 , and when , even with the Government grant , there is only £75,000 to spend . |
18 | In his view , there should be a clear test applied to ensure that the Community only does things which can not be done well at a national level . |
19 | This is easily seen in the mundane example of housework , which can not be done by making sporadic once-off assaults on it , but needs constant attention . |
20 | By way of reply , Strawson can of course fall back on his belief that this is not true of our commitment to reactive attitudes because it is part of ‘ the general framework of human life ’ , which can not be given up . |
21 | There were of course other institutions of central government , which can not be given more than a bare mention here . |
22 | ‘ Because if morality has a status which can not be challenged or transcended then the search itself is under judgment . ’ |
23 | It is suggested that it is unsatisfactory to allow the rent to be fixed in reliance on assertions made by the parties which can not be challenged by cross examination , and where the expert is not to be given an opportunity of seeing and evaluating the quality of the witnesses . |
24 | The ‘ bleep test , ’ the faceless , metronomic PT Instructor which can not be cursed or cheated , has honed the squads to a peak of measurable athletic performance , suggesting that our cricketers are fitter than our rugby players . |
25 | It is particularly suitable for displaying very low frequency trends ( such as a battery discharge ) which can not be displayed on an oscilloscope due to the limitations of a CRT . |
26 | The laws relating to taxation may be subject to changes which can not be foreseen . |
27 | The laws relating to taxation may be subject to changes which can not be foreseen . |
28 | Therefore its ‘ laws ’ of regulation and equilibrium only emerge as the result of a myriad of private actions , the results of which can not be foreseen . |
29 | At the preparatory stage in drafting legislation civil servants will try to find a way of indicating Parliament 's intentions as to the sort of considerations of policy or fact that are to be treated as properly relevant to the decision , and the procedural requirements to be observed , but without tying the Minister 's hands too tightly in situations which can not be foreseen . |
30 | ‘ You took advantage of your position as a doctor to commit offences which can not be forgiven , ’ he told Courtney . |