Example sentences of "may we [vb infin] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Help us to understand and appreciate more deeply all that the resurrection of our Saviour means , and may we show in our lives the joy which belief in Jesus ' promise means ; help us to live so that we draw others to meet Jesus for themselves . |
| 2 | May we draw on God 's power to strengthen us when we feel tempted to do wrong . |
| 3 | May we grow towards a deeper awareness of other people — their joys , their fears and their suffering . |
| 4 | May we talk about something else ? ’ |
| 5 | If the direct comparison with human beings , defective or otherwise , is not to be the touchstone of our treatment of animals ; if they are , as I have argued , sui generis primitive beings , then what may we do with them ? |
| 6 | May we struggle against evil with courage and determination . |
| 7 | May we return to his attitude ? |
| 8 | May we count on you ? ’ |
| 9 | May we try by our own example to show that a world of peace and compassion can be more than just a hopeful dream . |
| 10 | Where , then , may we look for hopeful areas of peace , ways in which this new overwhelmingly destructive and readily deployable force may be contained , not just for a few years , but in our minuscule timespan , for ever ? |
| 11 | God bless them and may we take to heart what they say . |
| 12 | In our own celebrations this Christmas , may we join with Mary in giving thanks for the amazing gift of human life . |
| 13 | May we converse in French ? ’ |
| 14 | May we learn to be caring and considerate and come to look upon everyone in the world as our brothers and sisters — people whose lives might be improved through something we can offer . |