Example sentences of "to show [that] [pron] can [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We want to show that we can prevail through sheer strength and technique . |
| 2 | Tonight 's game against Turkey will not have any influence on USA'94 : we are alreay qualified — but a win might take Norway to top of the FIFA ranking and i guess all the players want to show that they can perform even in such a ‘ meaningless ’ game . |
| 3 | It is difficult to find examples which assume the contrary , let alone to show that they can succeed . |
| 4 | Development plans would need to show that they can meet all three of the strategic objectives — for remedial action , non-standard care , and expanded care . |
| 5 | It is now up to the mainstream physicists to show that they can organise themselves to the point where they can justify their basic funds , and the extra money that has now been set aside for them ( This Week , 3 February , p 287 ) . |
| 6 | This is not enough to show that anyone can have authority to introduce or enforce such a scheme . |
| 7 | These requests ( except perhaps the ones for favourable examination results ) are passed on to the local prefecture , and the deputé has to show that he can deliver the goods . |
| 8 | His aim was to show that you can cook wholesome , gourmet dishes for the same price as ordinary school dinners — 46p a head — and that children really love them . |
| 9 | Secondly , they invite you to show that you can manipulate that basic , raw material to argue a case , in ways consistent with established frameworks of literary-critical debate . |
| 10 | However hard it is , however cosy you are in your chair , you must just say , ‘ I 'm going to stretch my legs ’ or ‘ I 'm going to walk down the passage just to show that I can do it ! . ’ |