Example sentences of "provide a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If my father ca n't provide a decent standard of living for me on his present salary , then he will just have to start looking for another job . |
| 2 | ‘ What the hon gentleman [ Mr David Blunkett ] has failed to identify is how , in the context of many adverse social , economic , and employment factors , we can reach out and provide a decent health service . |
| 3 | The provision of BITE and ATE facilities can only provide a partial solution to failure analysis and problem rectification . |
| 4 | If an economic power can sufficiently dominate the international economy , it can provide a hegemonic stability which enables other states to co-operate with it and with one another . |
| 5 | Although inflation was invoked to make the universe smooth , it can provide a certain degree of clumpiness . |
| 6 | It had to be modified in 1961 when it became clear that a minority holding did not provide a certain defence against a determined takeover , but Whitbread continued to retain minority holdings in a number of regional brewers , which enabled them to retain their independence . |
| 7 | Therefore one must provide a substantial quantity of this . |
| 8 | The identification of a specific molecular interaction between CP 96345 and the NK-1R should provide a rational basis for the development of more potent and selective antagonists . |
| 9 | Project B remits larger cash inflows spread over a five-year period as opposed to the three years of cash inflows from Project A. Discounted cash flows would provide a rational basis for comparing these two projects on an equitable basis . |
| 10 | However distasteful it may be to some people , this does at least provide a rational explanation for the behaviour of those bystanders , even if it does not excuse them . |
| 11 | This combination , we feel , will provide a real test of the products ' value and ease of use — from the musicians ' point of view . |
| 12 | Mr. Williams should provide a real alternative to Belville . |
| 13 | Although capping salaries is part of what they all want , many owners are convinced that only television can provide a long-term solution to the game 's financial problems . |
| 14 | However , until very recently the accepted wisdom ( CRC , 1977a ) has been that only manufacturing jobs can provide the sort of economic basis needed for sustained job provision , and that neither hill farming or forestry , as shown in Table 5.10 , or service employment and tourism could provide a long-term solution to rural employment problems . |
| 15 | THE LICENCE for Britain 's fifth television channel may never be awarded if applicants can not provide a convincing plan for retuning the three million video recorders likely to suffer interference , the Independent Television Commission said yesterday . |
| 16 | There is the blood factor , too , which can also provide a major benefit , as you will learn in the next chapter . |
| 17 | The Government was unwilling to spend money on taking over the house , but for a long time courted various businessmen in the hope that they would provide a major part of the funds . |
| 18 | The study should provide a major contribution to our knowledge of the English Police . |
| 19 | The quality improvements we are already making provide a major contribution and should be recognized and celebrated . |
| 20 | The construction of this terminal and construction of the Connah 's Quay power station will provide a major impetus for the local economy . |
| 21 | Bush further justified ‘ Operation Just Cause ’ ( the Bush euphemism for the invasion ) with claims that overthrowing Noriega would provide a major victory in the war on drugs . |
| 22 | Ken Murray , chairman of Aberdeen Enterprise Trust and of the fund , said yesterday that Mr Salvesen 's substantial personal commitment would provide a major boost to small and medium-sized businesses in the area . |
| 23 | However , company law does provide a distinct procedure for the enforcement of a floating charge by the appointment of an administrative receiver . |
| 24 | For example , if only 10 per cent of crime is recorded in the statistics , but this nevertheless accurately reflects the full range of crime and criminals , then the statistics would provide a representative sample . |
| 25 | The L-Series motherboard fits into the Sparcstation 1 , 1+ and 2 formats so EOS can provide a plug-in upgrade path from older Suns . |
| 26 | Hatta , as Vice-president , announced the KNIP would provide a Working Committee to ‘ share responsibility for the fate of the Indonesian people ’ . |
| 27 | This is not entirely fair , since the hypothetical alternative state may provide a useful reference point — as in the theoretical discussion . |
| 28 | It is not a master plan for member states or for the development of Europe , but it will provide a useful reference for member states and others to enable them to take decisions with due regard to the European dimension . |
| 29 | Nevertheless , for a new user a package can provide a useful way of getting experience with computerised systems quickly . |
| 30 | Thus for risky junctions knowledge of the precise risk-related information seen in the judgment phase will provide a useful way of distinguishing targets from distractors in the recognition phase . |