Example sentences of "of [noun] serves [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Like the ‘ language ’ of narrative , the ‘ language ’ of literature serves as a source of stereotypes and models which provide ready-made explanations and prevent people from analysing the specificity of the world around them . |
| 2 | The dependence/independence continuum in the model of living serves as a reminder that all people experience change of dependence/independence status for the Activities of Living in the normal course of the lifespan . |
| 3 | This image of copulation serves as a linguistic act of ‘ insemination ’ which initiates a period of gestation and provokes a reference to giving birth toward the end of the chapter . |
| 4 | His larger-than-life statue with its slightly oriental cast of features serves as a warning that you are approaching the junk food area . |
| 5 | The Queen of Beauty serves as a reminder that it can be done . |