Example sentences of "of [noun] [vb past] a [adj] role " in BNC.
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| 1 | Brandt 's emphasis on the annual variation of light and nutrients was modified by Alexander Nathansohn ( 1878–1940 ) , who pointed out that the vertical circulation of water played a vital role in bringing nutrients to the surface . |
| 2 | The idea of democracy played a critical role in Dewey 's philosophy . |
| 3 | With the collapse of communism in eastern Europe the Council of Europe found a new role during 1990/91 in assisting in the establishment of democratic and legally accountable political and economic systems in eastern Europe . |
| 4 | For example , Christine Horton ( 1989 ) told the conference she regretted that many aspects of policing had a symbolic role which were not conducive to quantitative measures and were difficult to present with absolute objectivity . |
| 5 | Hincmar of Rheims played a crucial role ; but alongside him were colleagues with similar training , shared traditions and experience . |
| 6 | ‘ The ability to derive quantative data from the core within hours of coring played a significant role in selection of drill stem test intervals and enabled Statoil to maximise the effectiveness of expensive and time-consuming critical processes . |