Example sentences of "[noun sg] have [vb pp] to a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The difficulties inherent in the ‘ rational ’ approach to public policy-making and administration have led to a renewed interest in ‘ incrementalism ’ in local authorities . |
| 2 | Initiatives undertaken in response to the widespread dissatisfaction with residential care have led to a general improvement in the quality of services . |
| 3 | In desperation the couple have turned to a new solicitor , the same man who won compensation for their neighbour two years ago . |
| 4 | The extreme scarcity of artists ' materials and a relaxation of restrictions on travel have led to a new exodus of painters , sculptors , and other artists . |
| 5 | More recently the rapid increase in the wealth of the Japanese , their greater consumption of diamonds and the fact that they have never been so attached to gold as the peoples of the west have led to a sharp increase in their use of platinum for jewellery . |
| 6 | Of course , many people concerned with language teaching have come to a similar conclusion . |
| 7 | ‘ Several members of my family have lived to a good age . |