Example sentences of "[pron] [vb -s] a great [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The theoretical position underlying these interpretations is broadly described as ‘ monetarism ’ , a doctrine which owes a great deal to two American economists , Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman . |
| 2 | As the setting for a love-scene it has a great deal to be desired , do n't you think ? ’ |
| 3 | It requires an analytical and reasonably numerate mind to develop cost-effective plans ; it requires a rapport with the creative group to achieve the best match of material and medium ; it requires aggressive negotiating skills in order to achieve the best possible positions and discounts , so as to make the maximum use of the client 's money ; and it requires a great attention to detail . |
| 4 | François Guizot , an archetypal representative of the political élite , neatly summed up the Prince 's appeal : ‘ It means a great deal to be at one and the same time a national glory , a revolutionary guarantee , and a principle of authority . ’ |
| 5 | He 's my dead brother 's son and he means a great deal to me . |
| 6 | I have never heard anything so irresponsible and silly ; he does a great disservice to farmers , who rightly put their confidence in the Government , not him , to get it right . |
| 7 | It provides a great contrast to many other parts of England . |
| 8 | ‘ It makes a great difference to our research work , to both our projects . |