Example sentences of "this [vb -s] a [adj] [noun] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | This constitutes a fundamental challenge to the basis of the British planning system , and raises a host of thorny questions about the nature and efficacy of the system . |
| 2 | In this way , the learner will gain confidence , and this goes a long way to promoting safe practice if at a later time adequate guidance and support are lacking . |
| 3 | The paper claims this represents a serious challenge to other Risc vendors jostling for position in the software arena . |
| 4 | This produces a neat edge to the knitting . |
| 5 | This has a certain ring to it , but apparently it is not entirely accurate . |
| 6 | ( This has a certain similarity to Carol Gilligan 's argument about moral reasoning , which I mentioned in Chapter 3 . ) |
| 7 | This adds a new dimension to Tamburlaine 's character which people did n't appreciate , and emphasises the fact that he is a man of many talents . |
| 8 | This allows a rapid response to any divergences from expectations and for counter action to be agreed . |
| 9 | This takes a similar form to the Arch of Peace and is set off by the extended , arcaded arms that drift along the edge of the square . |
| 10 | If so , this seems a substantial concession to patronage . |
| 11 | As a process , this presents a stark contrast to Western models which stress the rights and prerogatives of senior management . |
| 12 | This sets a bad example to teenagers , many of whom are overweight and eat too much junk food . |
| 13 | This gives a double meaning to Blanche 's hatred of naked light . |
| 14 | If they are allowed automatically to keep them , this becomes a major barrier to new entry . |
| 15 | The hard fact is that whatever road we choose to travel this becomes a direct cost to our business without adding a single penny to output and , therefore , profitability . |
| 16 | In addition , as with music , the improvisation and performance side is mostly a group activity , and therefore this brings a different emphasis to the assessment of individual contributions , as well as posing its own particular problems . |
| 17 | Given the close relationship between three month interbank rates and base rates , this provides a good guide to the money market 's expectation of the path of base rates over the next twelve months . |
| 18 | This provides a neat solution to the brief description of what is otherwise a somewhat amorphous offence in its definition and contours . |
| 19 | This makes a quirky sense to me but Mikio and I are definitely in the minority here . |
| 20 | This makes a big difference to the way materials should be designed and affects factors like these : |