Example sentences of "[adv] cause [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has the advantage that it does not cause corrosion to galvanised cisterns , but is now more expensive than copper and harder to bend and to join . |
| 2 | Alternatively , if in exercise of their supervisory duty under s.9(1) the disposal authority form the opinion that modification of the licence conditions is necessary to ensure that the disposal operation does not cause pollution to water or danger to public health , or become seriously detrimental to the amenities of the locality then s.7(1) ( b ) imposes a further duty on them , i.e. the disposal authority SHALL serve a notice on the company modifying the conditions . |
| 3 | The British Foreign Secretary , John Major , attending his first EC Council meeting , stressed that the undertaking to maintain a majority of European programmes was non-binding , and should therefore not cause offence to the US . |
| 4 | We hope we have n't inadvertently breached any existing copyright and we trust that our attempts to ensure the wider distribution of this material will not cause loss to anyone concerned with the advancement of Homœopathy . |
| 5 | It was held that an offence under that section had been committed where the accumulation emitted offensive odours which interfered with the personal comfort of persons living in the neighbourhood , but did not cause injury to health . |
| 6 | This would give double the required output voltage which could easily cause damage to the power supply components and beyond . |
| 7 | But they can also cause havoc to buildings . |
| 8 | ‘ Cyclists in bus lanes may also cause delay to buses , although banning cyclists places them in danger if they are required to ride in the main carriageway , with buses passing on their nearside . ’ |
| 9 | Anyone ( whether he is a manufacturer or not ) who ought to appreciate that his acts or omissions may well cause harm to another may be liable to that other for any damage caused by his negligence in carrying on those activities . |
| 10 | She knew she should n't cause trouble to people . |
| 11 | This type of unemployment can undoubtedly cause hardship to the workers involved ; also , it represents a waste of resources and is a drain on the Exchequer . |
| 12 | By an extension of the argument , the duty is imposed in advance to deter acts which will potentially cause harm to the interests of others . |
| 13 | English teachers need to be ready to give careful introductions and support when using texts which might otherwise cause offence to some groups ; for example , if a character with racist attitudes is portrayed , even though the author may not be supporting such attitudes . |