Example sentences of "which may [vb infin] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | The theme will be environmental protection in the widest sense which may embrace topics such as safety , reduced energy consumption , waste disposal ( incineration or specialised degradable polymers ) and reduced emissions by improved control . |
2 | Jobs are often not secure so any new technology which may improve productivity is resisted as it threatens employment . |
3 | The tutorial is completely distinct from an ‘ audition ’ class ; the object of the tutorial is to help a student concentrate on speeches and scenes which may extend aspects of characterisation or improve his/her vocal range , and also to increase confidence . |
4 | The leading central banks are expected to redouble their efforts to push down the dollar once the German decision is announced — something which may ease pressure on the pound if it changes the focus of attention in the foreign exchange markets . |
5 | Examples given in " Working Together " which may justify exclusion include cases where parents are likely to be disruptive or violent to the child or professional participants ( para 6.15 ) . |
6 | The procedure in a debentureholders ' action is lamentably expensive and dilatory , since the receiver , as an officer of the court , will have to work under its closest supervision and constant applications will have to be made in chambers throughout the duration of the receivership , which may last years if a complicated realisation is involved . |
7 | The world champion may not be worried about the £500 fine handed out for throwing the last game of his bizarre straight-games loss to Jahangir Khan in the final of last month 's Stuttgart Open , but he should be more concerned at the zero computer points assigned him for the Stuttgart tournament , which may enable Jahangir to overtake him in the New Year rankings , plus the fact that any further misdemeanour will probably mean draconian punishment . |
8 | Except in very calm and clear conditions flocks of birds are not easy to detect on the sea at any distance , and this , coupled with the shallowness of the water which may enable birds to feed well out to sea , probably results in many species being under recorded . |
9 | The Chinese approach to landscape , including the forces underlying their concept of dragons , will be examined in the next chapter , which may enable parallels to be drawn with British examples . |
10 | Even if high prices are not charged , an innovation may give an investment bank an advantage in gaining mandates , which may enable losses to be converted into " normal " profits . |
11 | This paper summarises the findings and poses some questions which may enable schools and local authorities to consider their own situation . |
12 | the quality of lateral communications , which may enable subordinates to get jobs done without constant reference back to their superior ; |
13 | But in dealing with bacilli which may mean illness and death , I think further that an appreciable measure of actual risk justifies the tenant in throwing up his contract … |
14 | It enables people to develop new skills which may enhance confidence and self esteem . |
15 | But it is Michael Jackson 's deal which may set precedents the music business will later regret . |
16 | It is an attitude which may go part of the way to explaining why the House of Commons Environment Committee was ‘ appalled ’ by the standard of evidence offered by the car manufacturing companies at its hearings on air pollution . |
17 | So there are three factors which may stop women getting as good value from credit as men : less awareness of credit costs , and of their rights ; credit-worthiness indicators ( such as employment and housing status ) which tend to be associated with unreliable payers and to be more common with women than with men ; and perhaps occasional outright discrimination . |
18 | β-blocking agents may adversely influence lipid and lipoprotein levels secondary to alpha ; -adrenergic stimulation which may inhibit lipoprotein lipase activity ( Day et al , 1982 ) . |
19 | One important consideration is that techniques can be developed to stimulate the healing process and prevent the spread of pathogens which may inhibit wound healing . |
20 | The original problem definition of ‘ How to improve the sales team ? ’ could be re-expressed as ‘ How to make the sales team perform like Newcastle United Football Club ? ’ ( an analogy which may suggest better team training or a new look at tactics ) or ‘ How to address corporate turbulence ? ’ a metaphor which may prompt ideas of inter-departmental conflict . |
21 | The ordinary shares held by management , which may confer control of Newco , will be a small proportion of the total share and loan capital of Newco , so that the amount management needs to borrow to acquire their stake in Newco is affordable , and can be serviced by dividends and earnings , with , it is to be hoped , the additional benefit of interest relief on their borrowings ( see 4.4 above ) . |
22 | 2 absorb discharge which may hinder healing |
23 | They can detect problems which may hinder learning . |
24 | Radon has been used to detect uranium mineralisation and also to locate faults which may control mineral deposition . |
25 | Among the few fish which do not mix well with Ampullaria are Leporinus and puffers , both of which may bite pieces out of the snail . |
26 | Another writer , responding to a general question about changes in his discipline , described a long-term cyclical or pendular motion which may suggest parallels in other subjects : |
27 | Three examples survive from Benet 's pen ; the other two are in honour of St Mary Magdalene and St Alban [ q.v. ] , which may suggest connections with Magdalen College in Oxford and St Albans Cathedral . |
28 | Visible garnet-edges tend to be smooth , which may suggest wheel-cutting , but if rougher methods were used the slices could be polished afterwards to remove any roughness ( Bimson 1985 ) . |
29 | Moreover , these correlations only achieved overall significance when the junctions were grouped in a way which may make sense , but was clearly post hoc . |
30 | Do not take a large supper which may make sleep difficult immediately afterwards . |