Example sentences of "and this [vb -s] [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both pockets have two retaining straps with quick release buckles and this does mean a lot of excess strapping when the pockets are n't full . |
| 2 | There has always been some concern over levels of public spending and taxation , and this has played a part in the arguments about the scope and direction of social policy that are described in Chapter 13 . |
| 3 | ‘ We are already behind on our non-professional staff training programme and this has necessitated a review of training methods . |
| 4 | GRIST regulations ( section 9 , DES , 1986 ) allow the curriculum component of advisers ' work to be a charge against DES funds and this has released a number of posts frozen by local government cut-backs . |
| 5 | This leaves pension funds with a very wide range of powers over the selection and management of investments and this has attracted a degree of adverse attention in recent years . |