Example sentences of "adds nothing to " in BNC.
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| 1 | It adds nothing to our understanding , Skinner argues , to talk of its frame of mind . |
| 2 | Thus the dilemma of the polluting industry is that controlling pollution is expensive , but adds nothing to the value of the goods produced , and is bad business for any firm whose main concern is to maintain profitability in a competitive situation . ’ |
| 3 | But as Cohen suggests , echoing Miller 's point , there are also cases where an individualist account adds nothing to the explanation . |
| 4 | Although my worst fears about dealers infiltrating fake pieces into this section and having them ‘ authenticated ’ by being included in the catalogue , as was the case recently at an important exhibition in Berlin , did not occur , this section adds nothing to our knowledge of Soviet ceramics 1915–32 . |
| 5 | Refined white sugar is also entirely lacking in nutrients and adds nothing to our diet . |
| 6 | If reliability is defined in terms of the production of truth , it adds nothing to the first condition once we restrict our attention to the particular case . |
| 7 | If it is defined in terms of justification , it adds nothing to the third . |
| 8 | Reg. v. Grant and Hewitt , 12 J.L.R. 585 , although it adds nothing to the established principles , is an example of inconsistent previous statements wrongly withheld by the Crown at the trial but properly , if belatedly , disclosed on appeal , so that a conviction depending on evidence of identification was quashed for want of a fair trial . |
| 9 | This helps to explain why they do not publish consolidated opening statements : ‘ cost of the services of the organization ’ adds nothing to the fund operating statements ; the measure of performance has no meaning ; and , of course , there are no balances included to be carried forward to the new year which are not included in the balance sheet . |
| 10 | On the other hand , when she behaves in what might be regarded as ‘ non-traditional ’ ways her failure is dismal ; such behaviour adds nothing to her character 's appeal . |