Example sentences of "provide a valuable [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The transmitter substances which we described in chapters 4 and 6 provided a valuable basis from which to start searching for new drugs . |
| 2 | The primary business of gaming machines provided a valuable source of income although there is growing pressure of competition in this area . |
| 3 | Apart from these three , reports came in to the Royal Society from more than fifty other vessels , whose log-books provided a valuable source of information , particularly since officers-of-the-watch habitually keep a note of the time at which observations are made . |
| 4 | Given that the re-editing of the film reduced the number of title cards from 300 to 80 , it is reasonable to assume that Woolf 's intervention considerably improved the film , and that Woolf 's commercial experience provided a valuable lesson both for Hitchcock and Balcon . |
| 5 | During the first ascent a precariously jammed flake provided a valuable aid to progress . |
| 6 | Raistrick 's work had been published and provided a valuable starting point . |
| 7 | We have not provided any questions specifically based upon these case studies but they provide a valuable base for further questions and exercises for students . |
| 8 | For the current purpose , demonstrating that they were different is sufficient to illustrate two main points : that understanding a place involves uncovering the multivariate and inter-related nature of its culture , for which the three components of the schema in chapter 3 provide a valuable framework ; and that without understanding the nature of a place in all its complexity , it is difficult to appreciate what happens there during particular events — simple , monocausal explanations ( often located in the sphere of production ) are usually insufficient . |
| 9 | You will certainly play a very important part in the life of the young child and provide a valuable service for his family . |
| 10 | Nevertheless , there is no question of clamping down on the private shabashniki because they provide a valuable service , especially in the construction industry , which costs the state nothing . |
| 11 | sole practitioners were ‘ generally honest and highly professional and provide a valuable service for the community ’ , but those wishing to set up sole practices should meet strict criteria with regard to their accounting system ; |
| 12 | In addition to their role as refuse removers , these crustaceans also provide a valuable food source for some fish , particularly Mandarins , which are next to impossible to maintain for long periods in aquaria which are not well stocked with inverts and living rock . |
| 13 | Managing quality in this example is based on the assumption that long-term and medium-term planning of all subjects is important , that the analysis and modification of the use of time have to be repeated from year to year ( if not from term to term ) and that targets and statements of attainment should feature in schools ' schemes of work " and provide a valuable focus for the planning and transaction of classwork by individual teachers " ( HMI 1990:14 ) . |
| 14 | Potatoes are an inexpensive source of carbohydrates and nutrients — particularly vitamin C. They also provide a valuable source of protein , iron , thiamin , niacin and dietary fibre . |
| 15 | Although corpora are costly to develop , once in existence they provide a valuable resource as evidenced by the number of different applications that utilise corpora . |
| 16 | The specificity of these antagonists has been shown in vitro and they provide a valuable research tool with potential widespread clinical application . |
| 17 | They soon had to leave the School Cottage where they had lived , but they were granted a payment of £5 for " the bath and fittings " left in the cottage , which was quickly rented out to provide a valuable £35 a year of extra income . |
| 18 | This is then used to feed the rabbits which they are producing to provide a valuable source of protein . |
| 19 | However , the MRP reports demonstrate that useful surveys can be carried out under difficult conditions , producing results which can provide a valuable contribution to mineral exploration . |
| 20 | His visit will also provide a valuable opportunity to consult with Professor Chida in respect of their book , The Growth of the Modern Japanese Shipping Industry , which is to be published by the Athlone Press of London in 1990 . |
| 21 | Partnerships will provide a valuable service if they emphasise success and draw attention to it . |
| 22 | This sentiment was widely echoed by representatives of other countries , many of whom expressed the belief that , if the Korean application were accepted , then the UN could provide a valuable forum for discussions between the two states . |
| 23 | Helpful for professional development , in that the process of carrying out systematic assessment , — recording attainment and moderating the outcomes and discussion with other teachers will provide a valuable basis for teachers to evaluate their own work and to gain access to new thinking . |
| 24 | If a child is found to be weak in one or more of the areas covered by the subtests , this information may provide a valuable guide for designing a programme of intervention . |
| 25 | Virtually every senior Army officer had served in East Timor , which was regarded by the Army command as providing a valuable opportunity for combat experience . |
| 26 | The key propositions of this ‘ resource theory ’ are usefully summarised , providing a valuable concept to inform groupwork . |
| 27 | At school and university level history helps to keep career opportunities open while providing a valuable training in vocationally valuable skills . |
| 28 | As the European Court delays are providing a valuable premium for some people and holding up injunctive relief in this country , should not further representations be made to the European Court to deal with the problem as an injunctive matter so that certainty is quickly returned to the courts of this country ? |
| 29 | check whether more junior people can attend , thus saving costs and providing a valuable learning experience for less experienced staff |
| 30 | M. Dauphin 's books include many on Japan , providing a valuable complement to the more recent publications which we have been able to acquire through the generosity of our anonymous Japanese benefactor . |