Example sentences of "can [vb infin] down the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Two , to see whether we can knock down the price and whether we can get him to come up here in the same way as Doctor does and do it that way to reduce the costs . |
| 2 | This narrowing or furring up of the arteries can slow down the flow of the blood to your heart ( giving rise to the condition known as angina ) or even cut off the supply completely , at which point a heart attack then occurs . |
| 3 | Vitamin E : research shows that it interrupts the free radical chain of destruction and so can slow down the ageing process . |
| 4 | If you live at any distance from medical help , or are not within easy reach of a telephone , it might be wise to add some ‘ activated charcoal ’ to the medicine cupboard , as it can slow down the absorption of poison . |
| 5 | It is believed the characteristic dimply appearance results from a build-up of toxins and fluid which can slow down the metabolism of the cells . |
| 6 | It 's not a miracle cure , but it 's hoped American trials prove it can slow down the onset of Aids . |
| 7 | Too many drivers think they can wind down the window , sing a song , have a conversation and it 'll go away , but I 'm afraid it does n't . |
| 8 | If you can throw down the shoulder line , then you might as well put the ball in the jumper 's hands , never mind throw it to him . |
| 9 | You can track down the words of songwriters from books of librettos , record sleeves , or by playing their records or cassettes if you have a lot of time to spare . |
| 10 | Between them , they can track down the whereabouts of the caller . |
| 11 | And thanks to a smart directory — a custom-designed programme by Richard himself — senders can track down the person they want even if they have only the recipient 's first name , or just the vaguest idea of their title or where they work . |
| 12 | Two of us should manage the bales an' the ovver two can carry down the crates of ornaments . |
| 13 | Only positive action by government in this regard can break down the wholesale and , in many cases , bitter mistrust of the police by black people , for , in the end , complete integration of different ethnic groups is a political issue . |
| 14 | They are ruminants and have special structures in their stomachs ( the rumen ) , containing special micro-organisms which can break down the hard parts of the plants . |
| 15 | They attack high-protein leaves , more acidic ones having less available protein , the optimum pH for the fungus ( pH 5 ) being reached when the material is mixed with the ants ' acidic faeces : then the fungus can break down the hydrolysable tannin/protein complexes . |
| 16 | Neither will the examination alter the situation , for the thermometer has not yet been invented which can bring down the temperature of the fever-stricken patient . |
| 17 | In fact , the whole thing goes on all night and if they can keep down the smarmy comments ( like , we know this stuff if crap , we do n't need to be told ) , it could be very good . |
| 18 | Mark the spot on the surface just beyond the distance you can see down the burrow , and this is where you dig your first hole . |
| 19 | See there again we can come on here , and we can look down the back of . |
| 20 | You can draw down the full amount arranged for your loan all at once , or can take the money in stages . |
| 21 | All Nursery and Primary 1–4 children enjoy the pleasant surroundings of modern purpose-built accommodation where , in a safe , controlled environment , with separate play areas , the children can lay down the basis of their future educational development . |
| 22 | and , all , all we kept saying on the train coming down Bob and I oh I hope we can slide down the bannisters |
| 23 | Once this is done , the postcard will open out and you can cut down the centre as in the second diagram enabling you to walk through it . |
| 24 | If your man 's hair is thinning or he 's bald , he can cut down the chances of getting a burnt head by using high-protection skin suncream or get on the hair and scalp . |
| 25 | So what I 'm saying is , is lead time in lots of business is highly valuable but if you can cut down the delivery time and give them more lead time you 're actually extending |
| 26 | The ‘ insiders ’ can walk down the corridors of the National schools in London , Leningrad , Paris , Moscow , Copenhagen , Milan and elsewhere , pause to listen outside a studio door and know instantly what type of step is being practised . |
| 27 | Other explorers with more time available can go down the slope to Ease Gill and there locate Leck Beck Head ; here all the streams that disappear underground on Leck Fell join those from Ease Gill in a return to daylight . |
| 28 | We can go down the bottom end this way |
| 29 | five hundred , five hundred I could only say he was n't , five o'clock last night he was no so he went to the one doctor , so to the erm what 's gon na happen when they when he , when they can go down the doctors that 's first of all go into this and after ten , twenty four hours doing this kind of thing for forty eight hours up . |
| 30 | So you can write down the delegation and photocopy it and give it to somebody . |