Example sentences of "[coord] [noun] do little " in BNC.
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| 1 | The ambiguity of the empirical work and research does little to resolve matters . |
| 2 | On the other hand , although a herb garden grown entirely for its fragrances and aromas does little to conserve the environment , it will contain such plants as the scented roses ( the more strongly perfumed they are , the better ) — the damask rose ( Rosa damascena ) , and the cabbage rose ( R. centifolia ) ; also lavender ; lily-of-the-valley ; jasmine ( Jasminum officinale ) ; and border pink ( Dianthus caryophyllus ) . |
| 3 | You 've had your share of ups and downs this year and December does little to change this pattern . |
| 4 | Indeed , for a woman suffering from an illness directly related to self-image , her smiling face on the front cover of every newspaper and magazine did little to help . |
| 5 | Chinese envoys in Europe and America did little negotiating : they were concerned mainly with the protection of Chinese abroad and with the collection of information and the purchase of guns , ships and machinery for their government . |