Example sentences of "may [vb infin] up [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This may dredge up long-buried , uncomfortable emotions about his own childhood . |
| 2 | A report from US National Park Service scientists has argued that the proposed use of underground water systems by the city of Las Vegas may dry up water supplies in a large area of the National Park system . |
| 3 | Love may light up beauty ; falling in love , holding a new baby , even the compassion and tears that come with bereavement can create an aura of beauty around a woman that reflects the deep emotions of the soul . |
| 4 | Muslims may step up action on Rushdie Joanna Coles finds Islamic community still raging at The Satanic Verses . |
| 5 | Graduates with a specialism in Tourism and Leisure may take up employment in the management of tourism ventures , or in managing tourist flows . |
| 6 | But rail users say the cost of running the scheme may force up ticket prices . |
| 7 | On the other hand , if they restrict development , this may force up house prices and exclude lower-income local inhabitants anyway . |
| 8 | In addition , it seems likely that some , at least , of those who choose to opt out of the state or their employer 's scheme may end up dependant on state benefits at a later date , as the benefits from the money purchase schemes are unpredictable for both employee and dependants . |
| 9 | In the same way , ‘ of course we may pick up business if , say , the existing solicitor on one side or the other has no M&A expertise , and that will be a bonus . |
| 10 | Reporting requirements may push up compliance costs |