Example sentences of "[verb] a wide [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On the spot news from all over the world and this country — weekly programmes tackling a wide range of issues and stories with originality — and a wide range of programme formats to appeal to a wider audience . |
| 2 | Our experts solve a wide range of d-i-y problems |
| 3 | Combining the H pylori positive patients with and without renal failure provided a wide range of gastric juice ammonium concentrations ( 1–43 mmol/l ) but there was no correlation between this and the severity of the H pylori related antral gastritis ( Table ) . |
| 4 | Nevertheless , the capitalist relations of the putting-out system provided a wide arena for disputes . |
| 5 | This system suits level 2 and 3 intermediates perfectly ; many will become proficient with harnesses , and there are good opportunities to try a wide range of boards . |
| 6 | This is because they are able to attract a wide range of able , graduate-level entrants ; they expect to ( and do ) lose a significant number of those but have the ability to retain the ones that they see as candidates to fill their senior management positions . |
| 7 | In retail operations , particular stores or chains will focus on particular segments of the market ( eg Mothercare ) , whilst others will aim to attract a wide range of customers into their shops , but will organize their shelf-displays to cater for segment needs . |
| 8 | During the year the University has been fortunate to attract a wide range of excellent speakers to an expanded public lecture programme . |
| 9 | There is also a book-binding shop and a Braille Unit , which transfers a wide range of books into braille for the blind , and which really does serve a useful purpose . |
| 10 | Focus is on listening to and understanding a wide range of accents . |
| 11 | Furthermore , sometimes the government expressly delegates public administrative functions to non-governmental bodies : for example , under the Financial Services Act 1986 the Securities and Investments Board exercises a wide range of regulatory functions delegated to it by the Secretary of State ; the Board of Deputies of British Jews plays an important role in policing certain Sunday Trading laws ; the Wood Green Animal Shelter in North London runs the government 's computerized register of fighting dogs ; and the Rowntree Trust ( a private charitable organization ) administers the Family Fund ( a public fund to assist families of severely handicapped children ) . |
| 12 | Due to the increased complexity arising from multiple word candidates in the input and the requirement that the system provide a wide coverage of English the use of an ATN-based grammar was considered unsuitable for the current application . |
| 13 | Provide a wide selection , making sure there are lots of different colours , flavours and textures . |
| 14 | In addition to these and other specific product offerings — Fraser Williams ( Scientific Systems ) Ltd provide a wide portfolio of services to the chemist . |
| 15 | They provide a wide range of lists and catalogues , including pre-publication lists for new books , tailored stock revision lists , and complete stock lists for standard fiction and children 's books . |
| 16 | A larger number still provide a wide range of formal and informal voluntary services . |
| 17 | They are open to students of all abilities , and provide a wide range of vocational and academic courses . |
| 18 | Local authorities provide a wide range of services for the community . |
| 19 | You provide a wide range of personal services and you take a keen and active interest in important issues such as health and safety , child care , training , and the environment . |
| 20 | Several nightclubs , together with pubs , jazz and folk clubs , provide a wide choice of entertainment . |
| 21 | Over 500 activity cards provide a wide variety of games , pairwork , and group activities . |
| 22 | Some years ago The Sunday Times invited parents ( representing a wide range of social backgrounds ) to list the things which they felt to be significant for their children in their years of primary schooling . |
| 23 | Against these criticisms , the Royal Commission noted that it had heard from ‘ witnesses representing a wide range of interests a great many tributes to the integrity of the police ’ . |
| 24 | Representing a wide spectrum of radical reformers — some members of the Communist Party , some members of the Popular Front — as well as ecologists , dissident members of the armed forces and religious groups , they carried banners demanding democracy and a free press , a multi-party system and an end to the Communists ' monopoly of power . |
| 25 | Attended by a dozen staff , representing a wide spectrum of departments , this residential ‘ outward bound ’ experience received a very positive response from participants . |
| 26 | Under the title Experiments and considerations touching colours , A.J.S. Williams , honorary fellow of the University of Wales , Aberystwyth , and Shaw medallist , demonstrated a wide range of colour experiments , while Dr J.C . |
| 27 | They recommended that grants for land improvement and drainage should be withdrawn from Section 43 areas and that all capital grant schemes in the LFA should be modified to encourage a wide range of conservation measures . |
| 28 | The SAC , keen to spread its awards over different parts of the country , and to encourage a wide range of musical initiatives , has also supported commissions from amateur organisations — the Cunninghame Choir , Dalkeith Symphony Orchestra , the Meadows Chamber Orchestra , and the Scottish Chamber Choir . |
| 29 | I shall be brief , Mr. Speaker , but this question covers a wide subject . |
| 30 | The information in your letter is generally interesting , factual and covers a wide spread of abuses . |