Example sentences of "this [vb -s] a [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This constitutes a ritualistic burning of the books in which the characters were conceived ; they are thus taken out of the ‘ old world ’ of their origins and made to embark on an adventure in the ‘ new world ’ of Brooke-Rose 's novel . |
| 2 | In terms of historical explanation the last difficulty is particularly important since TFP analysis pulsates to the rhythm of the sub-period and , as subsequent discussion will show , this constitutes a major problem for the so-called war period of 1937–51 . |
| 3 | By contrast , a curriculum for young people with disabilities or learning difficulties often centres around a ‘ preparation for adulthood ’ as if this constitutes a recognisable area of study . |
| 4 | Arguably the appointment of an administrator for the more advantageous realisation of the company 's assets than a winding-up has this effect since this constitutes a virtual cessation of business . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | Mr Hurd said ‘ this constitutes a different situation from that implied ’ by Mr Garel-Jones . |
| 7 | This encourages a balanced view of Catholics , something which , as we shall emphasize in later chapters , can be absent amongst some policemen beleaguered behind their reinforced stations in areas of high tension and conflict . |
| 8 | For example , the adjective ‘ stone ’ modifies the noun ‘ bridge ’ in the expression ‘ stone bridge ’ , and this denotes a subordinate type of noun class . |
| 9 | All this imposes a powerful constraint on language acquisition from the allegedly scanty data available to any child . |
| 10 | A debate such as this imposes a special obligation on those who take part in it . |
| 11 | This goes a long way towards explaining the awkwardness felt by the foreign learner in conversation an awkwardness which does not seem wholly attributable to faulty or slow processing of grammar and vocabulary . |
| 12 | There is a problem with pollution with visual intrusion and noise intrusion which needs to be solved and this goes a long way towards solving it . |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | Their role is invariably calcium uptake into the cell , that is the prevail when they open they will admit calcium into the cytosol , and this plays a crucial role during signal transduction processes , where elevation of cytosolic free calcium mediates in stimulus response coupling . |
| 15 | This plays a vital part in achieving results and the weight of clubhead will be relevant to the flexibility of the shaft . |
| 16 | This involves a major change in shape , for the cells that will form the gut are a small patch on the outside and so must move inwards ; this infolding of the wall will move right across the hollow interior to meet the wall on the other side where the mouth will form . |
| 17 | For many operators this involves a complete reappraisal of the nature of their enterprise , and underlines the importance of attaining more permanent occupancy of their site . |
| 18 | This involves a slight drop in picture quality , but the copying can be done as a part of the editing routine ( see page 82 ) and the loss in quality is then offset by improvements in presentation that editing inevitably brings . |
| 19 | Although this involves a delicate piece of balancing , it is not Iran 's only such balancing act . |
| 20 | This involves a comparative survey of the legal framework which governs the implementation of and enforcement of policies affecting industry , with particular reference to competition policy , government aid to industry , and the protection of intellectual property . |
| 21 | This involves a radical restructuring of the organisation , with devolution into local authority or private management of up to 203 of the 350 or so historic sites now in English Heritage 's care ; the eventual redundancy of nearly 500 staff ( more than one quarter of the total ) ; and the handover of powers to influence decisions on Grade II listed buildings in London , powers inherited in 1986 from the now defunct Greater London Council . |
| 22 | This involves a substantial intercalation of neurons to form an association area between the sensory and motor parts of the elementary brain . |
| 23 | This involves a medical solution in so far as GPs seek medical care in a hospital environment . |
| 24 | This involves a different type of responsibility as well , and to accept it takes real courage . |
| 25 | This involves a double choice as the verb from has to agree with the stimuli both in tense and person . |
| 26 | As we have seen , this involves a considerable sorting of data in order to build up a picture of the site — to see , for example , what buildings existed there , and at what periods . |
| 27 | This involves a detailed examination of patent data , as a means of assessing the strength of the innovative activity that companies carry out in Britain by comparison with other countries . |
| 28 | We have emphasised that the essential work of an actuary is that of a problem solver and that this involves a high degree of practical creativity . |
| 29 | This represents a great achievement in the middle of a recession and says much for the hard work of everyone involved . |
| 30 | This represents a great deal of frustration , a sense of failure and a lot of parental income felt to be wasted . |