Example sentences of "can [verb] [pers pn] [prep] " in BNC.
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1 | Repeatedly interviewing the same people can sensitise them to the research , and this may have unknown effects on their responses . |
2 | But we can , at this level , we can restrict it to numbers . |
3 | Now that I know the genetic formula of my insects , I can reproduce them at will , and I can tell the computer to " evolve " towards them from any arbitrary starting point . |
4 | This can insulate them from considering it in more political terms . |
5 | The association and others criticise what I describe as independent inspectors , but we can reassure them in the Bill and elsewhere by showing how powerful HMI will be in ensuring that standards are up to the required level . |
6 | I reject the hon. Gentleman 's criticism , and I can reassure him on the present position . |
7 | Surely we can conduct it in an adult manner ? ’ |
8 | Well they can make her into an old , old lady |
9 | Israeli children eat these pancakes during Hanukkah in December but you can make them at any time of the year . |
10 | We have feelers , metal strips , that are one and a half thou thick , we call it , you ca n't have them any thinner because they can make them in Sheffield at one thou thick but they suffer and bend by use . |
11 | Erm that can make you of course more hungry . |
12 | This alone can make it worth a reporter 's time to come along . |
13 | Benefits such as good facilities can make it worth travelling farther ; it 's amazing how a well-designed yard can cut down on working time . |
14 | Perhaps the shopkeeper should have a panic button under the counter to press during such a confrontation , and while humouring the shopper by pretending to go and look for some grey ones , stout men could rush in and restrain the customer before he can make it to his Access card . |
15 | For accountants who can make it to any of the superstores ( research shows that customers travel some distance but telesales are available to any destination in the UK ) , whether they are sole practitioners or part of a larger group , the benefits would appear to be great . |
16 | ’ We can make it to Fraxilly . |
17 | Maybe I can make it to my first home game in 15 years ! |
18 | Now , do you think we can make it to the post box let's go and have a try shall we ? |
19 | ( Practise that defensive movement with a friend and you will be amazed at how fast you can turn to protect yourself , and how difficult you can make it for him or her to hit you . ) |
20 | well , you can make it for me . |
21 | ‘ Not much traffic if we can make it into the forest , ’ he said . |
22 | Well when we take the honey away and we get the wax left over we can make it into lumps . |
23 | It 's bendy , you can make it into any shape , you know the one ? |
24 | Then you can make it into an easier idea of what I mean . |
25 | Sugar paste icing is available ready-made from large supermarkets and cake decorating shops , but you can make it at home . |
26 | He can make it on his own , do n't you think ? ’ |
27 | ‘ Do just pop over and ask them whether Squish and Trouncy can make it under their own steam on Saturday or whether they 'll need a lift . ’ |
28 | You can make it in the kitchen . |
29 | ‘ You 'd be surprised how snug I can make it in here . ’ |
30 | People like Garth Crooks , Mike MacFarlane and Garry Thompson traced back how they could have made their blackness the basis for defeatism , admitting that ‘ there 's no way a black guy can make it in this society . ’ |