Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [vb -s] [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.

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1 1984 ) , the history of social policy in this field has bequeathed a legacy of disregard for the potential of the family as a continuing source of security for children identified in some way as being at risk .
2 Shyness in this instance has proved a virtue and its resulting insularity and independence a blessing .
3 But this plea has worn a bit thin .
4 This briefing aims to provide an introduction for anyone interested in what some of the needs might be .
5 Building on the investigator 's previous experience of fishing communities in Sri Lanka , this research aims to examine an aid project which involves the introduction of radically new fishing craft into ‘ traditional ’ Sinhalese fishing communities .
6 In conclusion , this chapter has presented a case for RMI being a fundamental change in the way health care is managed .
7 This chapter has made a number of points about the way in which PNP policy was formulated and communicated ; about the means and manner of its interpretation ; its substance ; and the strategies adopted to secure its implementation .
8 This chapter has examined a variety of approaches to analysing global politics , in order to demonstrate the diversity of approaches to analysis and to highlight some of their limitations .
9 This chapter has offered a framework for practitioners to use as they reflect professionally on their practice of assessing elders .
10 This chapter has offered a summary of what is more or less evident when one looks at teachers ' lives today .
11 The Mingus music this reviewer knows offers a richness and sophistication that compares with the exultant mastery of Duke Ellington .
12 Lovers of freedom throughout the world looked to this vision with hope and it is with profound sadness that they see the vision momentarily dimmed , and with this dimming has come a confusion of purpose and a sense of despair that was never known before in America .
13 And , it 's only if this committee decides to take a hand in pushing environmental issues forward , that they will actually come about , except , almost by accident .
14 Resident spokesman Richard Hazlehurst said : ‘ This plan has caused a lot of concern regarding the amount of recreational space provided in the area .
15 A good suggestion might be , in the past this child has suffered a loss of some figure it was dependent on , and has compensated by becoming highly independent .
16 Further , this conceptualization does proffer a mechanism for social change in modernity .
17 I hope this publication has given a starting point and that you will be stimulated to try out this last great contribution from the founder of Homœopathy .
18 The Minister for the Economy for Northern Ireland , Mr. Richard Needham , in the foreword to this publication has outlined a number of reasons why Northern Ireland companies should seek to increase their market share through exports .
19 This lady has suffered a lot of distress and I just do n't think courts are considering the victims when they are imposing sentences .
20 This lady has suffered a lot of distress and I just do n't think courts are considering the victims when they are imposing sentences .
21 This conference has to give a message to Jo John Smith to maintain union links , to strengthen them , not destroy them .
22 This conference has initiated a process of community discussion which we hope will lead to a coherent strategy for the economic development of West Belfast . ’
23 This place has lost a lot of lustre . ’
24 This module aims to provide a framework within which a student can maximise the benefits to be gained from a programme which integrates education , training and work experience .
25 This gentleman has said a mouthful and God bless his soul .
26 This argument does have a loophole .
27 Each demonstration this week has shown an increase in confidence which it will be very difficult to stop .
28 Each demonstration this week has shown an increase in confidence which it will now be very difficult to stop .
29 This paper has provided an example of how the self-interest of solicitors is a more helpful way of viewing this group .
30 For instance , if a man came into the station and said , ‘ The man next door has stolen a bottle of milk from my doorstep , ’ in the Met. , they would say : ‘ This man has made an accusation .
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