Example sentences of "do [det] [to-vb] the [noun] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | Changes in political form could do little to erode the power of the local aristocracy . |
| 2 | Ending what remains of racism is eminently desirable , they say , but it will do little to improve the lot of the poorest blacks . |
| 3 | Some people may suggest that the absence of Ireland 's top three drivers might actually be a good thing for Cork , making it a much more competitive event , but it will do little to improve the profile of a rally that has been losing ground for the past few years . |
| 4 | The dexterity of the woman in the electronic industry is renowned and invaluable and if the new technology of computer science is to grow significantly it will do little to help the man of the house to regain his dignity as the main provider and head of the household . |
| 5 | But while young people were being sent to ‘ blind-alley ’ and other unskilled vacancies , the exchanges could do little to alter the condition of the juvenile labour-market since ‘ wider knowledge of possibilities and prospects ’ could not offset demand . |
| 6 | Such a rule would do little to assist the redistribution of work . |
| 7 | Although the popularity of living wills and ‘ right to die ’ initiatives is growing , these will do little to address the overuse of procedures and services that fuels the United States health care system . |
| 8 | Mindful that the shenanigans at the twenty-third would do little to enhance the image of the Grand National , then at a low ebb , the Stewards of the meeting were moved to issue a statement : |
| 9 | There will be many things for her to think about and remember , at a time when she may be feeling quite disturbed emotionally , and you can do much to ease the strain of it all for her . |
| 10 | Community-based-services should also be sensitive to emotional needs and can do much to foster the development of ‘ self-help ’ groups of service users . |
| 11 | Moreover , traditional and historical factors can do much to localize the significance of even such evidence as seems firm . |
| 12 | However , mechanical aids can do much to lessen the disability of impaired body structure . |
| 13 | A good telephone voice can do much to improve the temper of irate or unhappy callers . |
| 14 | It is more affordable and accessible than the digital alternatives , and despite its shortcomings it will do much to popularise the concept of videotelephony . |
| 15 | Following the visit , Sean Caughey , secretary of the NICCL , issued a statement which said that his council had told Ennals that an impartial inquiry by an independent body in Britain could do much to redress the grievances of the minority . |
| 16 | Bringing the two banks into the fold would do much to raise the credibility of Switch with sceptical retailers . |
| 17 | If the regional scheme is successful , it will presumably be extended to other parts of the country , in which case it will do much to increase the viability of the Dip.HE , though , of course , its implications go well beyond it , potentially to embrace the whole field of recurrent education . |