Example sentences of "may [verb] at time " in BNC.

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1 The minder may interject at times , but will allow a relationship to build up between the client and the trainee .
2 He may act at times like a nasty prat , but he is still a legend .
3 Beecham 's comments are worthy of repetition : ‘ these two Concertos have a refinement and distinction that never fails to fall fragrantly on the ear , and offers to the musical amateur , who may feel at times that the evolution of his art is becoming a little too much for either his understanding or enjoyment , a soothing retreat where he may effectively rally his shattered forces ’ .
4 However it may feel at times to them as individuals , and whatever compulsions they sense from relatives and friends to ‘ get through ’ their course , the fact is that they could withdraw without any legal penalty at least .
5 KEN Maginnis , the dapper , extrovert former schoolmaster and UDR major , may sound at times like the voice of moderate unionism .
6 It may seem at times that there is little common ground between the two generations , but if a parent is patient and ready to take an interest , and to listen as well as to give advice or pass criticism , there is plenty to talk about and share together .
7 Whatever the sufferer or family member may say at times of anger or despair , nobody causes addictive disease or can control it or cure it .
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