Example sentences of "[Wh det] account for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Critics ascribed the rise in currency to the current trade surplus and high domestic interest rates rather than the impact of foreign investment funds , which account for a small proportion of equity investment . |
| 2 | Following the Seveso incident , strict EEC legislation has virtually eliminated the possibility of similar accidents which account for a relatively small component of overall exposure . |
| 3 | By sharp and crucial contrast , the metals trade , which accounts for a fraction of the AFBD 's membership and income , is directly represented by at least three members — the triumphant Mr Gaunt , Phillip Robinson from Metallgesellschaft , and Francis Holford from Rudolf Wolff . |
| 4 | In America , which accounts for a third of all luxury purchases , shares of Tiffany & Co. , an upper-crust jeweller and a weathervane of the industry , fell on news of disappointing sales . |
| 5 | That year Nestlé — which accounts for a tenth of the Swiss stockmarket — opened its register to overseas investors , and a number of other companies have followed suit . |
| 6 | Devon county council , typical in the region , has the over-riding aim of protecting the natural heritage against the ravages of tourism ( which accounts for a large part of the county 's economy ) , the needs of the local industries and rising demand for retirement homes . |
| 7 | Perhaps the main weakness in the text , which accounts for a number of others , is the methodology employed . |
| 8 | Nevertheless , a significant upswing is again shown in the school sector , which accounts for a 17% increase . |
| 9 | The campaign makes a direct link between global warming and the consumption of energy in the home , which accounts for a quarter of the emissions of carbon dioxide . |
| 10 | The weakness of the Soviet position internationally reflected the weakness of the Soviet economy , which accounted for a small and diminishing share of world trade and provided no secure basis for the exercise of global influence . |
| 11 | However , he accepted that Digital also had to consider the effect on its market credibility if it pulled the plug on manufacturing operations in Britain , which accounted for a quarter of the firm 's European sales . |