Example sentences of "[noun sg] plays a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once again , left ventricular function plays a key role . |
| 2 | 16.14 In chapter 7 we say that literature plays an important role in improving abilities in speaking and listening , and in writing , as well as in reading . |
| 3 | The platelet plays an important role in interacting with the coagulation system and certain intrinsic coagulation reactions occur preferentially on the platelet surface which appears to protect coagulation enzymes from inactivation by plasma proteinases and localises fibrin formation within and around the platelet plug ( Walsh , 1981 ) . |
| 4 | ‘ But it could also seriously affect the health of schoolchildren as numerous studies have shown that milk plays a vital part in their nutritional intake . |
| 5 | ‘ The local park plays a big part in the lives of many families in this town , ’ said Midlesbrough Council 's leisure services chairman Bob Kerr . |
| 6 | Faith plays a full part in the process of prayer . |
| 7 | Faith plays an enormous part in healing . |
| 8 | If microvascular occlusion plays a primary role in the pathogenesis of the disease , reduced blood flow would be expected in association with these subclinical manifestations of recurrence . |
| 9 | The chorus plays a minimal role . |
| 10 | There 's a great atmosphere around the hotel 's lovely pool , and the large bar/lounge plays a great mixture of music , and shows English videos every day . |
| 11 | Machine knitting plays an important part in stimulating the residents ' creative talents and a small textile workshop has been set up with some encouraging results . |
| 12 | Well according to Mr Argyle , money plays a small part but does not have as big an effect as people might think . |
| 13 | It is also a matter of money , but I would argue that money plays a lesser part than the necessary will and the understanding of those other factors . |
| 14 | Subjective ( human ) judgement plays an important role in executive decision making . |
| 15 | Calcium plays an important role in the recovery of the rod outer segment to its dark state by regulating the resynthesis of cGMP by guanylate cyclase . |
| 16 | Luck plays a great part in success and as mine would have it , I was chosen for the pre-Christmas show . |
| 17 | ‘ Luck plays a big part in a manager 's fortunes . |
| 18 | We can not smell their pheromones , though it is clear from their behaviour that smell plays a great part in social life : in mother-foal bonding , group identity , individual recognition , mating , tracking , perhaps recognition of home range , and so on . |
| 19 | Market research plays an important part in the planning of any new retail outlet ; it may also help a retailer decide what products to stock . |
| 20 | At this point Freud is closer to Max Weber 's theory , where the charismatic figure plays a similar role in creating change . |
| 21 | Cotton wool plays a secondary part , on the whole , in cosmetics . |
| 22 | Finally , the rural team in the Resource Development Department plays a vital role in ensuring all N C V O's work takes on board the rural dimension . |
| 23 | As discussed below , several lines of evidence suggest that the N-Oct 3/brain 2 protein plays an important role during brain development . |
| 24 | Hence , on the one hand , violence plays a destructive role and on the other , it is a force for cohesion , organisation and construction . |
| 25 | They are supposed to advance our understanding of the concept by showing how authoritative action plays a special role in people 's practical reasoning . |
| 26 | But the mind plays a big part in this game . |
| 27 | Reviewing plays a key part in the process of learning from experience . |
| 28 | Any visitor to Ireland does n't have to travel very far before realising that this is a land where religion plays a major role in the life of every city , town and village . |
| 29 | Religion plays a vital role in society because it provides an explanation of origin and destiny , of identity and purpose . |
| 30 | Just to ask them whether or not religion plays an important part in their life does not get us very far . |