Example sentences of "may [verb] [adv prt] [adv] [subord] " in BNC.
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1 | For example sulphur troxide dinitrogen tetroxide diiodine hexachloride Alternatively , where a binary compound contains an element which may exist in more than one oxidation state , the oxidation number is indicated . |
2 | Both solids and liquids may exist in more than one phase . |
3 | Applications must be processed Assuming that the company requires a range of different skills , the applications must be divided into groups according to their suitability for the different posts Some applicants may appear in more than one group , in which case some account will need to be taken of their preferences Managers involved in the selection process must choose those to be invited for initial interview . |
4 | ( ix ) Of course , the same word form may occur in more than one word class . |
5 | Entries which may take up more than one line must end with an END-OF keyword related to the initial keyword ; e.g. END-OF-CLASSIFICATIONS . |
6 | Head of Department : ‘ This will pose severe problems for some … may put off rather than motivate them … may backfire on us ! ’ ( verified note of meeting ) |
7 | This remedy may come in later if earache occurs ; enlarged lymph glands ; sensation of pressure at the root of the nose or throbbing and burning ; rattling cough ; thick , yellow , stringy nasal discharge . |
8 | All volcanic rocks , whatever their composition , may turn up either as lavas or pyroclastics , but rocks of some compositions are more often found as lavas , while others are more common as pyroclastics . |