Example sentences of "which [pers pn] may [vb infin] " in BNC.

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1 In order to be as free as possible , that my will have the greatest possible range consistent with the similar will of others , it is necessary that there be a way in which I may commit myself … .
2 I look forward to hearing thoughtful and far-reaching speeches such as that made by the hon. Member for Chichester when these matters are discussed at Maastricht , and I hope that views such as his will be reflected in Maastricht — a subject to which I may return in due course .
3 Some indication of the immense editorial difficulties that arose , many of which I may say were not solved until the , the Pléiade edition in three volumes of nineteen fifty-four , some of the difficulty I think is hinted at , at any rate , in a recent description of the state of Proust 's papers at the moment of his death , and I quote : ‘ Huge packets of type- and manuscript , the pages festooned with half-illegible addenda , and blackened with savage deletions which had swallowed up entire paragraphs , heaped the ugly little bamboo table that stood near his death-bed , and overflowed from the shelves of the table along the top of the nearby chimneypiece .
4 It will be clear that my not being a Christian has nothing to do with any feminist stance which I may espouse .
5 yeah because ten to fifteen years earlier there was n't this amount of class consciousness and now you 're saying that bond 's completely broken down which I may agree with you on but , but they 're now organizing themselves purely on this hey we 're all friends now or s and we 've got ta gang together all seventy percent of us against the landlords which was n't
6 Which I may need .
7 The plaintiffs then had a new point which I may call the waiver argument , the basic principle of which is stated in Wigmore on Evidence , 8th ed. ( 1961 ) , pp. 453–455 , para. 2275 :
8 Elias Hrawi , the West Beirut-based ( Christian ) President , sent a message to world leaders on Feb. 6 asking them to " support any effort or step which I may find myself compelled to take as head of the legitimate [ Lebanese ] government " .
9 Here 's a form of declaration by a spouse or any other person who may have an interest for which , acting for a buyer , you are entitled to ask : I hereby undertake that in consideration of your entering into an agreement to purchase the above property any interest which I may have or acquire therein shall be deferred to any interest of you or any mortgagee or chargee and that I will not apply for the registration of any land charge , caution , notice or restriction in respect thereof .
10 There are also many less ‘ aggressive ’ qualities which you may possess .
11 The appeal is for help ‘ in determining doubtful identifications ’ and for ‘ notes on any Outer Hebrides material which you may examine in the course of your work ’ .
12 Your reward , which you may decide to turn down when eventually it is offered to you , is to stand on the vertiginous suspension bridge which was strung between the two sides of the gorge here in 1920 .
13 Bring to your client 's attention any errors , uncertainties or omissions , which you may discover , with any suggested amendments .
14 For a new SPR which is not being based on an existing SPR , LIFESPAN will provide four fields in which you may make an entry if required , as described below ; it is recommended that they are completed as they provide some useful basic information .
15 It is therefore very useful to make up lists of those outlets which you may want to contact regularly .
16 Erm y'know I mean because people have a whole variety of reactions to these things which you may want to investigate more specifically .
17 So there 's a number of different dimensions to these things which you may want to attack .
18 Other things which you may consume more when the summer comes , and which are common allergens , are cola drinks , shell fish , pineapples , cherries and plums .
19 A method which you may prefer is to pre-record your commentary section-by-section onto a sound tape ; this tape is not cued , and the sections follow each other with gaps of only a second or so between them .
20 Its relatively light weight ( 1.9kg/4lb ) makes drilling above shoulder height a lot less tiring than with the normal electropneumatic hammer drills which you may hire .
21 I ought to say , however , that I am in the habit of writing on any scientific topic which may arise , and have such excellent opportunities of getting the best scientific information , that I have no doubt I could please you on any subject connected with my department of science which you may suggest .
22 I am the carbuncle of the sun , the most noble purified earth , through which you may change copper , iron , tin and lead into gold .
23 This can reduce weight but it also constitutes drug-taking , for which you may face a lifetime ban .
24 There will be three open classes each with a different teacher from which you may choose one session ; there will also be a separate class for the children and an interesting selection of displays .
25 On most gliders that will mean less than 50 knots , which you may think rather slow for a steep turn .
26 Be assured however that if I can in any manner contribute to the success of your efforts , either by the proposal of questions for discussion , or subjects for Papers or giving my opinions on any part of the Veterinary Art which you may think proper to investigate I shall at all times feel myself honored by the request , & I am persuaded that Mr Sewell will be most happy to ( ? add ) his exertions in any way congenial to your wishes .
27 My name , my name 's Rob which you may call me .
28 Schools , polytechnics and universities all have magazines and newspapers on which you may gain actual experience while still a student .
29 I attach a proposal drafted somewhat off the top of my head , which you may like to use to open discussions with the Navarra Ministry .
30 You may feel that as you make your notes immediately following the interview there will be points which you may like to clarify , particularly in a panel interview where different people may have formed different impressions .
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