Example sentences of "can [vb infin] [prep] time " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is one of the devious ways in which we all can behave at times . |
| 2 | Erm and how we can speak to time and how we can control that time and make sure that even with interruptions which is what in a way what a meeting is about a discussion , that we 're able to stick to the time that we 've allocated for the particular meeting or presentation that we 've got . |
| 3 | ‘ How prissy you can sound at times , Merrill , ’ he drawled . |
| 4 | Exercise 11.4 has been set to illustrate that the problem can occur with time series data and how transformations can help there also . |
| 5 | He has not given up hope that he can recover in time , saying : ‘ I 've not ruled myself out of it yet I 'm just looking forward and hoping I can be out there . ’ |
| 6 | Skills of handling and evaluating evidence can develop over time . |
| 7 | that 's the only time I can take off time off in lieu , which is annoying |
| 8 | If you are a Duannian , or know anyone else who is , please write to me , so that I can communicate in time for Reunion 1991 . |
| 9 | But there are certain feelings and reactions in bereavement that are common to much of the animal kingdom , including the human race , and all who are caring for the bereaved need to be aware of them , as well as being ready to accept the tremendous range of responses that people can produce from time to time in their efforts to deal with their painful situation . |
| 10 | Their function can vary from time to time and place to place . |
| 11 | The post-war history of South Korea shows how the balance of effect can change over time , driven by a coherently evolving logic for economic development , despite major changes of government and military rule . |
| 12 | However , the problem with contact lenses and glasses is that your eyes can change over time , so it is imperative that problems are sorted out as soon as possible , as it will be difficult to establish whether the fault lies in your eyes or in the lenses . |
| 13 | Their two main disadvantages are that they can discolour with time unless an ultra-violet light stabiliser is incorporated in the plastic , and that it 's difficult to fit security devices to them ( make sure good locks are fitted as standard by the manufacturer and frames are strengthened ) . |
| 14 | Their two main disadvantages are that they can discolour with time unless an ultra-violet light stabiliser is incorporated in the plastic , and it 's difficult to fit security devices to them ( so make sure good locks are fitted as standard ) . |
| 15 | But I am sure that a dynamic system which is flexible enough to respond to congestion as and when it occurs and can cope over time with any land use intensity changes without modification , will be more acceptable to the travelling public than rigid systems . |
| 16 | So they can come with time off work and probably on an expense account , even to a far-flung location . |
| 17 | Despite the fact that it can seem at times as if half the figures on the red benches are comatose — a chastened Lady ( Barbara ) Wootton concluded after eight years in the place that at any one time about ten per cent of the participants in a debate were fast asleep — the quality of argument can be incomparably higher than in the House of Commons , and the pool of expertise available from the ennobled professors , judges , generals and bureaucrats makes for more informed contributions . |
| 18 | If the sound balance on this Archiv recording can seem at times a little unyielding , it is amply repayed by a freshness and dramatic spontaneity from a team of soloists who only have to have their names on the cover for us to be assured of the recording 's qualities . |
| 19 | At ‘ Le Visionarium ’ you can travel across time with Jules Verne and at ‘ Orbitron ’ fly round the universe in Leonardo de Vinci inspired machines . |
| 20 | However , coach Cees Koppelaar is anxious that games are found so that his young squad can mature in time for the 1995 European championships being staged in Dublin . |