Example sentences of "can [verb] [pers pn] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The other thing about celebrity , of course , is that it can earn you a decent living — although usually only after years of struggle , as with most jobs . |
| 2 | Because intensive livestock production renders the animals more susceptible to disease most stockmen have developed a degree of veterinary skill which can make them a decisive factor in the profitability of any livestock enterprise . |
| 3 | ‘ His underlying motive is that he wants to change the world , not so he can manage it , but so that he can make it a different place , ’ explains Charles Handy , who picked Gould out from a handful of students at the London Business School ‘ because he stood out in a group of people as by far the most interesting , and that was because he was determined to have control over his life ’ . |
| 4 | Philip Gould ( right ) : his underlying motive is that he wants to change the world , not so he can manage it , but so that he can make it a different place . |
| 5 | It was such an excellent atmosphere that I hope we can make it an annual fixture . ’ |
| 6 | The drawback is that if your debt is under £3000 you can only recover your costs on the County Court scale and the difference in scale can make it an expensive exercise . |
| 7 | Yes , it 's always sad to say farewell to colleagues that have been with you for a number of years , but all things have to come to an end , we say farewell with sadness and er fond memories to those who 've been with us for so long , but we welcome all those who are joining us and we can promise them a thriving future . |
| 8 | We can not promise you good weather but we can promise you a clean friendly house and a really good breakfast . |
| 9 | You can shew me the exact spot and that will save time . |
| 10 | If you have trouble obtaining a reservation at a particular kennel , you can consider it a good sign . |
| 11 | He can buy me a bloody beer . |
| 12 | You can buy me a big Coke bottle . |
| 13 | I said I said well now someone can buy him the other one for christmas . |
| 14 | ‘ Directly I 've stripped her you can give her a good sanding . |
| 15 | Yes , well if I can do a few two ounces worth I put them all together and then Adam can give her a little bit . |
| 16 | ‘ Now I ca n't wait until I can give her a big hug . ’ |
| 17 | WildMr Weston said : ‘ We are appealing to members of the public who can give them a good home to adopt them so we do not have to put them down . ’ |
| 18 | Clearly , within the scale of output being contemplated by existing holiday firms they feel this potential advantage can give them a decisive competitive edge vis-à-vis their rivals . |
| 19 | ‘ What we have said in the McFarlane Report is that people are calling for the earth , we ca n't give it all but we can give them a substantial part . |
| 20 | If Labour Members do not think that their party is the most cynical shower alive , I can give them a classic example from my county . |
| 21 | If the Commonwealth War Commission do n't know how to get hold of the War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission can give us the information we want provided we can give them the christian name of the person and the regiment . |
| 22 | This is so that the crowd can give him a fair judgement . |
| 23 | If you are faced with a filthy horse on an equally filthy day , you can give him the equine equivalent of a bed bath . |
| 24 | Otherwise , a dark suit , clerical collar , dark hat , raincoat , and they can give me a Military Cross . |
| 25 | There are four areas in particular where new research and established practice can give you a good framework and background knowledge for your care . |
| 26 | I can give you a good time . ’ |
| 27 | It goes without saying that when a charity do is well organized and welcoming , it can be the greatest joy and can give you a good deal more than you 'd ever anticipated . |
| 28 | This browsing can give you a broad view of the subject you are studying . |
| 29 | If you feel that you are lacking in energy , and are feeling tired and listless , it may be that you are suffering from anaemia , which can be remedied by iron tablets ( your doctor can give you a simple blood test to check for anaemia ) . |
| 30 | No , and I can give you a fair deal pack , remember on consumer rights ? |