Example sentences of "has [vb pp] to a significant [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Critics claim this has contributed to a significant rise in homelessness and that the government 's policy on tenure has not contributed much to housebuilding .
2 This relaxation of attitude has led to a significant increase in the annual amount paid out of the fund to the successful unassisted parties , but it still remains perilous to be sued by an assisted person .
3 The deregulation of the financial sector over recent years has led to a significant increase in bank lending to industry .
4 The centrality of leadership has led to a significant body of literature which analyses leadership styles , the nature of power and authority and the relationship of the leader to the organisation and external bodies .
5 idea , which earned him £5,800 was for the more efficient use of pumps which supply cooling water in the E22 centrifuge plant and has led to a significant saving in energy costs .
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