Example sentences of "provides a [adj] means [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The study is based on the hypothesis that basic research is increasingly important in technological innovation and that analysis of publication output provides a viable means of studying corporate basic research activities . |
| 2 | Endoscopic laser Doppler flowmetry provides a suitable means of investigating haemodynamic aspects of the disease process , and further advances may be made by performing longitudinal studies . |
| 3 | The IS-LM model is a method of illustrating the general Keynesian model and provides a useful means of analysing the effects of various policy changes . |
| 4 | It is believed , as already mentioned , that one of the greatest pleasures for a child comes from the security it feels when it knows that it is loved , and it is the ability to withhold manifestations of that love for a little while , or threaten so to do , that provides a non-violent means of securing acquiescence when it is required . |
| 5 | Induction thus provides a powerful means of co-ordinating the behaviour of adjacent groups of cells both early and late in development . |
| 6 | recognition that action research provides a powerful means of bringing about effective curriculum and professional development |
| 7 | Training provides a vital means by which employees can be equipped to deal with particular problems which confront them . |
| 8 | A telephone provides a ready means of checking on a sufferer living alone . |
| 9 | Use of a logarithmic form of ( 2 ) in estimation provides a convenient means of calculating the elasticity of the asset demand with respect to wealth and testing for homogeneity of degree one in wealth . |
| 10 | The cluster in European studies provides a flexible means of introducing a European dimension to the school or college curriculum for a wide ability range . |
| 11 | Although one may feel an initial resistance to the bases of psychoanalysis , it clearly provides a unique means of examining the emotional impact of children 's books . |
| 12 | The analysis of an array of radiocarbon dated lake-sediment cores provides an alternative means of assessing the sustained impact of deforestation on a large catchment scale . |
| 13 | the extent to which subordinates need to be controlled and supervised , and in particular the strength of the ‘ central faith ’ or culture of the organisation , which provides an alternative means of control over employees . |
| 14 | The advantage of this arrangement is that it provides an efficient means of defence against predators . |