Example sentences of "detract from the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Such points , nevertheless , should not detract from the overall value of his political theory . |
| 2 | Furthermore , full discussions with the National Rivers Authority have ensured that the water taken will not detract from the overall beauty of the Falls , and neither will the mosses and other flora be affected . |
| 3 | Gentle pastels such as this light green , or a soft light pink or blue , are much kinder to the eye and do n't detract from the overall design . |
| 4 | You could partition off part of the tank for the other fish but this would detract from the overall appearance and may not necessarily work . |
| 5 | I hope the result will not detract from the overall confidence of the team as the premiership is there to be won , if we keep up our record good record in the league . |
| 6 | They felt that the proposed development would detract from the rural character of the area because of its size , height and bulk . |
| 7 | However , there are a number of pressures which may be exerted upon the local manager , usually a ward sister/charge nurse , which can detract from the effective use of staff . |
| 8 | Nowadays , it is rather more garish , a popular halt for coaches , but nothing can detract from the superb views over the rocky coast and lovely sands , the road serving as a promenade . |
| 9 | Most of the city is covered by conservation areas , so it is asking for special controls on large swathes where even single signs would detract from the historic appearance . |
| 10 | No one thing is outstanding , and in that way the cathedral compares somewhat unfavourably with other Milanese churches , the very specific treasures of , say , San Maurizio church do not detract from the sheer majesty of the cathedral . |
| 11 | So I think there is a need to plan for a location where this new settlement is going to be successful , recognizing that failure to attract appropriate er private sector interest will mean poor quality design and social provision which will obviously detract from the new settlement as a place to live and also undermine its role in terms of the Greater York area . |
| 12 | Dickson suggested a further stage , briefly dipping the stained slide or surface into Alizarin red solution alone , but this is not often needed and indeed may detract from the first stain . |
| 13 | Small bits and pieces straying under the glass , or fingerprints on the glass , can only detract from the finished result , no matter how attractive it is . |
| 14 | It would also detract from the open aspect of the field and more generally from the landscape character of the areas . |
| 15 | This must not detract from the enormous value of May 's pioneer work in publishing such large collections , and he can hardly be blamed for being the victim , as we all are in turn , of the limitation of the knowledge and ideas of the day . |
| 16 | This would allow some room for choice , but would not detract from the fundamental notion of a centrally planned service . |
| 17 | As such , it would detract from the underlying principle of equality , and , in the logic of the argument , was accordingly to be rejected . |
| 18 | Do not be tempted to start a harder routine at the beginning as this will almost certainly detract from the potential gains . |
| 19 | no aid should detract from the smooth flow of your presentation |