Example sentences of "which [vb mod] [vb infin] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More importantly , there are constraints specific to the public sector and to regulated firms , as discussed in the next two chapters , which may improve their efficiency . |
| 2 | Adler v. George shows that statutes may be read not only against the background of notions of justice and settled legal principle ( which tend to limit their operation ) but also against the background of notions of ordinary common sense ( which may extend their operation ) . |
| 3 | Does it not add to the reasons for which they have to act , and to the considerations which may justify their authority ? |
| 4 | Reports suggest that things are happening on Palm Island which may change its future . |
| 5 | Thus , a doctor is under a duty to refrain from any act which may aid his patient in committing suicide . |
| 6 | Anything that I can do to help them , any words I write which may soften their lot , is little enough . ’ |
| 7 | Although in some cases enterprises have tried to develop realistic ‘ performative ’ plans ( Wernham 1985 : 633 ) , their incentives to do so are limited by the fact that plans are still subject to external political appraisal which may alter their content and assumptions and thus undermine managerial commitment . |
| 8 | It can be evaded by careful drafting such as the addition of " whatsoever " , or some synonym for it which may prevent its application . |
| 9 | The bag prevents any tiny pieces of metals from becoming embedded in the magnet , which may scratch your glass at a later date . |
| 10 | Inspectors usually have to carry out their inspections in noisy and busy surroundings , which may affect their ability to concentrate . |
| 11 | They can be judiciously appraised , with an open eye for trends which may affect the relation between recorded and unrecorded crime , in combination with broader consideration of historical and theoretical issues which may affect their validity . |
| 12 | 3.1 shall notify the of any enhancement or modification to the Licensed Software which may affect its operation/performance and/or cost . |
| 13 | ‘ It was a serious injury which may affect his career . |
| 14 | These elements of spatial order as representation are complemented by the impact of new material developments such as transport systems , which may affect our sense of space and distance . |
| 15 | In addition to personal financial interests , there may be times when a councillor has a personal interest in a matter other than a financial one , which may influence his consideration of that matter . |
| 16 | Man 's activities can affect sea-birds in many ways : pollution of the sea , either by chemical elements dispersed in the water column which may poison their food , or surface pollution , for example , by oil spillage , can be the direct cause of death to birds which have no option but to use the sea surface . |
| 17 | You may wonder why it is reported that He seemed to resent them , which may suggest that he was unable to express his own resentment , which may limit your range of potential interpretations of the expression He . |
| 18 | So , as another week starts , we are challenged to live this week as the Lord 's servants , working with humility because He deserves all the praise — not us , and not minding the tears which may come our way . |
| 19 | Dr Mike Wailoo and Dr Stewart Petersen , who have made a study of infant deaths in Leicester , said some babies show a delay in the development of nighttime temperature rhythms which may increase their vulnerability . |
| 20 | From the academic who first alerted the world to the war trophies still in the former USSR , a Realpolitik for the survival of its museums in the face of a new law which may force their break-up |
| 21 | According to the agency ( which may have its tongue firmly in its cheek ) the technique of their commercials is based on research by the Japanese video game firm Nintendo , and the ads are designed to have an almost hypnotic effect . |
| 22 | ‘ Try a selection from the Desert Song , topped up with a few choruses of Cool clear Water , Midnight at the Oasis or Caravans which may convince your bird that it has come to wrong place . |
| 23 | In this , tenants of certain lands were responsible for making as much of the Horngarth as belonged to that land — as today , for instance , a tenant may be responsible for maintaining particular footpaths or fences which may cross his land . |
| 24 | Since one never knows what plywood is affected it is absolutely necessary to sand all plywood which may find its way into an aeroplane . |
| 25 | Not for the first time , the British voter has confounded the pundits and returned a shrewd , sensible verdict which should renew our respect for his discernment . |
| 26 | In setting out these practical implications , the Guidelines recognise and draw engineers ' attention to the importance of the other influences which should govern their conduct . |
| 27 | While certain of the criticisms made then are now widely accepted even within the medical profession itself , no new consensus has yet emerged on the goals of health policy or the principles which should govern its organisation and distribution . |
| 28 | Not as wild boar running free and doing untold damage to the countryside , as in Italy , France and Germany ; but as farmed wild boar which should ease your mind , even if it causes the farmers untold headaches . |
| 29 | The student will develop a working knowledge of tourist destinations within the British Isles which should improve his/her product knowledge . |
| 30 | Even middle management might be frustrated by the restrictions on their authority , the impersonal nature of their organisation , the inability to earn a just reward for their special efforts ( owing to the standardisation of pay and promotion procedures ) and the lack of information about aspects of the organisation which should influence their work . |