Example sentences of "but it gives [noun] " in BNC.

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1 How this might be reconciled with the terms of the Maastricht text goes beyond the scope of this article , but it gives rise to the thought that it might even be legitimate for the Community ( given the political will ) to legislate in this area using the general power of Article 235 of the EEC Treaty , which allows the Council , in the absence of more specific powers , to enact legislation which is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Community .
2 The problem is overcome , at least partially , by using money as the unit of measurement — this greatly simplifies the adding up , but it gives rise to the problem of distinguishing between real and nominal values .
3 This sort of action is still infrequent and perhaps not very significant , but it gives hope that the enthusiasm that was much in evidence at the conference can help to revitalise the labour movement — this time globally organised , just like capital .
4 It takes just a few seconds , but it gives horses better security for life .
5 Thus , if the child appears with a bleeding wound the cotton wool not only performs well in staunching the flow , but it gives satisfaction because the mother has no fears about its cleanliness , and because the use of the material represents a special act of care .
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