Example sentences of "and may [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although the cement morphologies summarized in Fig. 5.29 occur principally in carbonate sediments , quartz meniscus cements have been described from sandstones ( e.g. Scholle , 1979 , p. 114 ) and may comprise partial overgrowth cements . |
| 2 | Programmes of study are tailored to an individual candidate 's requirements and may comprise either research training and a thesis or portfolio of projects ; or a programme of research training , assignments and a dissertation . |
| 3 | It will ( at best ) clarify the intentions behind the choice of tasks and activities , and will give a sharper sense of timing and may offer more variety for the children . |
| 4 | This makes difficult the maintenance of a uniform high quality within the textile works and may necessitate careful watch on the raw water to anticipate the effect of changes in composition . |
| 5 | It is not disputed by the Legal Aid Board , and indeed it is obvious , that the existing practice is highly convenient and may avoid unnecessary costs being incurred which would eventually fall on the legal aid fund if it were necessary in every case to set in motion a procedure for filing of evidence . |
| 6 | The range in the size of the core is striking , and may reflect various factors : the ‘ internal logic ’ of the discipline , professional requirements , student attitudes , even staff shortages . |
| 7 | It is concluded that studies of colonic manometry are feasible in children and may document discrete abnormalities in those with intestinal pseudo-obstruction with colonic involvement . |
| 8 | Dust is abrasive and may contain metallic particles . |
| 9 | Inevitably this process will address difficult questions and may generate difficult solutions which may in turn have severe effects on existing interests both inside and outside the organisation . |
| 10 | Agencies advertise locally in newspapers , and may carry regular advertisements in the national nursing press . |
| 11 | The abdomen is concerned with reproduction and may carry genital appendages ; it is also the seat of many metabolic processes . |
| 12 | ABOVE Greyhounds are lively , affectionate dogs , but are best muzzled when off the lead , as they retain their coursing instincts and may chase smaller dogs . |
| 13 | That he didso , even after appeals for clemency from abroad , including Britain and France , apparently indicates his concern at the threat posed by the abortive coup , and may presage further measures to demonstrate a firm hand . |
| 14 | Concessions to manufacturers or other retailers ( eg Wedgwood pottery , The National Trust , Berkertex clothing ) bring added income and may attract more customers |
| 15 | Example 4:12 Rent review machinery ; no notice ; determination by expert ( 1 ) if the landlord and the tenant have not agreed the Market rent three months before the relevant review date it shall be determined by an independent surveyor acting as an expert ( 2 ) the independent surveyor shall ( a ) be appointed in default of agreement by the President ( b ) give the landlord and the tenant an opportunity to make representations to him and to reply to each other 's representations ( but shall not be bound by them ) ( c ) have power to determine how the costs of the reference shall be borne ( d ) publish his decision within two months of his appointment ( 3 ) if the independent surveyor dies delays or becomes unwilling or incapable of acting or if for any reason the President thinks fit he may discharge the independent surveyor and appoint another in his place and may repeat this procedure as often as necessary Example 4:13 Landlord 's option to select method of resolving disputes if the landlord and the tenant have not agreed the Market Rent three months before the relevant review date it shall be determined by arbitration or ( if the landlord so elects by notice in writing given not later than one month before the relevant review date time being of the essence ) by an independent surveyor acting as an expert |
| 16 | Many people control their feelings through muscle tension and may re-experience these feelings spontaneously when the muscle spasm is broken up . |
| 17 | Many children , particularly younger ones , develop anxieties about the possible loss or disappearance of their remaining parent and may show clinging behaviour or fear of being left alone . |
| 18 | He has less body area to protect , is less prone to habitually lunging forward , and may possess greater rapidity of foot movement for getting into position to play the hook , pull and cut shots safely . |
| 19 | He has full privileges and may create new users . |
| 20 | Ultimately , it does not matter that much whether the future arrangements of the EC are called federal , confederal , political union or whatever , except that labels may affect expectations and may accord spurious legitimacy to Community institutions . |
| 21 | O'Brian , also of Bedlington , admitted supplying diamorphine and may face further charges if Suzanne dies . |
| 22 | Such problems would inconvenience existing passengers and may deter potential users . |
| 23 | Where a summons or other originating process has been served on a defendant by post or insertion in his letter-box under Ord 7 , 4 10(1) ( b ) or 4(a) or r 13(1) ( b ) or ( 4 ) and after judgment has been given or entered it appears to the court that the process did not come to the knowledge of the defendant in time , the court may of its own motion set aside the judgment and may give any direction or make any such order as the court may think just . |
| 24 | A discontinuity known as the Thurber Discontinuity occurs in some Pacific areas : above it the corals are younger than 6 000–8 600 years old , depending on the locality , and may represent Post-glacial coral growth when sea level rose above the discontinuity . |
| 25 | some people are more vulnerable than others to the harmful effects of solvents and may suffer lasting damage . |
| 26 | It must not be forgotten , however , that although a particular period may contain a low proportion of defective items , if publications from that period are in great demand , a larger number of defective items from that period may be issued ( and may suffer further damage ) than from a less popular period , even if the latter contains a higher proportion of items in need of repair . |
| 27 | Salmon and sea trout enter throughout the year and may remain 10 months before spawning , during which time they do not feed . |
| 28 | Walking can improve your posture and may prevent lower back pain . |
| 29 | This last point must not be overlooked and may prevent large capital sums being passed under Gift Aid ( but see 6. below ) . |
| 30 | However , simple standards may use up less resources in monitoring and enforcement and may prevent disastrous outcomes when there is uncertainty . |