Example sentences of "[noun] for a major " in BNC.
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| 1 | General SVQs offer the opportunity for a major shift in vocational education in this country , and a real chance to achieve parity of esteem between vocational and academic awards . ’ |
| 2 | Events over the next six months are likely to leave an imprint , and it seems a relationship is the catalyst for a major change or that a relationship is transformed from outside . |
| 3 | Walt was a scenario writer for a major studio , and Sally created gowns . |
| 4 | PLANS for a major new initiative to help reconstruct the economy of Surrey , Sussex and Kent were revealed at a meeting of civic and business leaders . |
| 5 | ‘ We have contingency plans for a major incident like this but when it happens it is very difficult to cope . |
| 6 | Kaifu 's government had been forced on Sept. 30 to abandon plans for a major constitutional reform which might have helped to end the LDP 's factional in-fighting . |
| 7 | Plans for a major private dual-carriageway cutting through eastern England have been criticized as " highly destructive " by Friends of the Earth . |
| 8 | There are also plans for a major tidal power system on the Severn Estuary and research is continuing into wave power systems . |
| 9 | Stock holdings of chemicals have not increased significantly over the past 20 years and there are no plans for a major increase in them in the foreseeable future . |
| 10 | But tonight Oxfordshire Health Authority insisted there were no plans for a major increase in spending outside the county . |
| 11 | Queen Margaret College yesterday announced plans for a major expansion on to a new campus , costing up to £10 million and aimed at carrying the former domestic science school to the size required for university status . |
| 12 | It facilitated Britain 's surprisingly rapid re-emergence as a major capital exporter , and it provided a framework for a major squeeze on the colonies . |
| 13 | In Baluchistan , the route for a major portion of Afghanistan 's opium , the government is in the hands of the opposition . |
| 14 | The UK government has deferred funding support for a major road scheme through the rainforests of the Central African Republic , and is calling instead for a thorough environmental impact assessment . |
| 15 | The waterfront 's leisure potential received a further boost with proposals for a major transfusion of private investment on the adjacent Kings Docks site , in the shape of a retail centre , ice arena and multi-screen cinema . |
| 16 | The Commission had adopted on Dec. 5 , 1990 , a set of outline proposals for a major new high-speed rail network , to be completed by 2025 , involving the construction of 9,000 km of new track and the improvement of 15,000 km of existing track on 15 essential rail links . |
| 17 | Each runs one of the restaurants , and also takes responsibility for a major functional area . |
| 18 | His current bike was provided by local businessman CP Granleese , but he is still on the lookout for a major sponsor . |
| 19 | However , serious investigative journalism often provides a challenge to the official version of reality and the search for a major sex criminal is rarely like that . |
| 20 | Examples of some of the work these students have already done within publishing include a detailed report on printing possibilities in various countries for a leading educational publisher ; carrying out market research for a major trade house ; and general administration and office management for a small marketing and distribution company . |
| 21 | Given the constraints on space and the existence of two universities within the city , the University operates an informal zoning agreement with Oxford Brookes University , so that , for example , the University made no bid for a major site which was recognised as being crucial for the development of Oxford Brookes University . |
| 22 | A man who thrives on steering ideas between fields , Heinz Wolff also sees the opportunities for a major new industry to be built around the growing need for devices to enhance the quality of life . |
| 23 | Stills , Street Level and Summerlee Heritage Trust are offering four commissions worth £2,500 towards the production of a new work for a major exhibition on the theme of The River , or Inland Waterway . |
| 24 | Stills , Street Level and Summerlee Heritage Trust are offering four commissions worth £2,500 toward the production of new work for a major exhibition on the them of The River , or Inland Waterway . |
| 25 | In fig 1 below we have two very standard voicings for A major and A7 chords … |
| 26 | We were therefore delighted the Secretary of State rejected British Coal 's plan for a major opencast mine at Pwll Du near Blaenavon , which we had opposed . |
| 27 | The European Council reaffirmed its willingness to help the Soviet Union but referred back to the Commission the task of submitting before the next Council meeting proposals for decisions to be taken , and also asked it to draw up a plan for a major commercial , scientific and technical co-operation agreement with the Soviet Union . |
| 28 | Alexei features in a 20minute video bought by the borough council for a major anti-vandalism campaign to be launched early next year . |
| 29 | Published accounts and investigative groups have blamed Serb forces and irregulars for a major share of the atrocities , but similar accusations have also been levelled at Croats and Bosnian Muslims . |
| 30 | The salon Nautique continues to increase in importance as a major international exhibition ; its steady development reflects the growing importance of yachting as the basis for a major European industry . |