Example sentences of "[noun] have become a [adj] problem " in BNC.
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1 | In a survey of small businesses , Nat West said that late payment of trade debts has become a major problem over the past year . |
2 | The poll is not analysed , but it is striking that countries where pollution from cars has become a major problem have the highest percentages of people who believe that the state of the environment requires urgent action : 85 per cent in Italy ( at the top of the list ) , where Milan , one of the world 's smoggiest cities , now has car-free days and the capital Rome also suffers severely from vehicle congestion and pollution ; 84 per cent in Greece , where restrictions on cars in Athens are imposed to save the citizens ' lungs and their ancient monuments ; 80 per cent in the most vehicle emission-conscious country in Europe , West Germany , whose dead trees have become the symbol of pollution . |
3 | Looting had become a serious problem and there were no food shops which had any stocks left ; most were burnt out and vandalized . |
4 | Finding a roof over your head has become a real problem for many more thousands of young people seeking a home of their own . |
5 | Since the balance of payments has become a structural problem because of the prolonged period of under-investment , imports have grown as a share of UK domestic spending , making the growth of inflation resulting from devaluation more rapid . |
6 | In fact , unknown to them , the clearing of the gas had become a major problem . |
7 | Violence at and related to football matches had become a serious problem in the Netherlands in recent years . |
8 | In recent hot summers , red spider mite has become a severe problem in some gardens . |