Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb -s] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the critics of collectivism face a formidable task because collectivism does seem to fit so well with commonsense ideas about Japan , and the identification of unique cultural values offers a convenient residual ‘ black box ’ which can be used to explain away those aspects of Japanese experience which do n't quite fit with social science models . |
| 2 | The arrangement of the oceans in relation to the continents plays a decisive role in creating and sustaining life on Earth . |
| 3 | We are living in a remarkable time , when the conflict of opinions renders a firm foundation of knowledge indispensable … |
| 4 | But it remains to be seen whether this somewhat confused mixture of ideologies represents a realistic and coherent guiding force for the type of global change in human values that is so urgently needed at this time . |
| 5 | As I said in Committee , the lack of redress in terms of the activities of bus companies compared to the activities of rail or ferry operators represents a great anomaly . |
| 6 | The second part of your review of previous diet attempts involves a close look at your weight control behaviour . |
| 7 | For all tape collectors everywhere , Reels offers a complete tape collection management and analysis system . |
| 8 | How schools set about developing the statutory orders in the context of whole — curriculum policies represents a significant challenge for leadership and , not the least in primary schools , the strategies adopted by headteachers . |
| 9 | This change in attitudes plays a crucial part in the development of a drawbridge mentality , which is replacing the more collective outlook of previous decades . |
| 10 | Each of these activities offers a newsworthy vehicle for furthering your objectives vis-a-vis your various target audiences . |
| 11 | The result is certainly a change of meaning : The cat sat on the moss ; but in this case it is impossible to find a different sentence in which the same substitution of forms produces a parallel change of meaning . |
| 12 | The formulation and implementation of pilot , demonstration and otherwise innovative projects plays a crucial role in unlocking and mobilising the full potential of Glasgow 's assets . |
| 13 | The AVHRR sensor carried by the NOAA satellites has a visible and a short-wave infrared band , and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington , DC produces global vegetation maps on a routine basis using the ratio transform outlined above . |
| 14 | The United states has a huge task force of some 500 army staff in Antarctica . |
| 15 | A woman with a small mouth and short fingers has a shallow porte feminine and she is easy to please . |
| 16 | Fingers has a certain visual appeal , but you do need at least a 386 and 3Mb of memory to run it . |
| 17 | The Association of London Authorities wants a long-term Government-funded programme to provide accommodation for homeless single people . |
| 18 | The irrepressible Kay Ward , famous for her naughty jokes and amazing vocal talents has a new alternative show for those of stronger morals , and guess what ? no saucy comments , just sensational singing from Kay in her new , smut-free role . |
| 19 | The approach of classroom testing against the hearing norms has a long tradition among educators and researchers . |
| 20 | In the horse , T. axei has a prepatent period of 25 days while in game birds infected with T. tenuis it is only 10 days . |
| 21 | The mountainous region of Basilicata is one of Italy 's most secret corners ; a primitive land which at times has a stark , unworldly beauty . |
| 22 | Meanwhile , on the other side of the park , a huge crowd of all ages has a right old laugh in front of the stage on which stomp a Teddy Boy-outfitted showband blasting out Showaddywaddy 's greatest hits liberally mixed with C&W classics . |
| 23 | ( One roll-call of disadvantaged groups has a telling juxtaposition : ‘ people with disabilities , folk enthusiasts … ’ |
| 24 | ‘ it is difficult to see how these ( organisation ) problems can be solved efficiently without restoring responsible autonomy to primary groups throughout the system and ensuring that each of these groups has a satisfying sub-whole as its work task , and some scope for flexibility in work-pace . |
| 25 | I do think the artificial division of people into age groups has a damaging effect on society . |
| 26 | Exposure both in working life and everyday living to different sets of values , assumptions , expectations , and behaviour patterns places a severe strain on the individual . |
| 27 | Secondly data structures are already beginning to come apart from use structures and GIS plays a central role in this . |
| 28 | The complex nature of policy provision for many policy arenas involves a large number of actors in local authorities , central government , voluntary , bodies , pressure groups , inter-governmental bodies , local authority associations , professional bodies and so on ( see Hambleton , 1986 ) . |
| 29 | The LBS produces a quarterly publication called the ‘ Risk Management Service ’ ( RMS ) which provides all the necessary inputs for all the shares with a full listing on the London International Stock Market and for those currently being traded on the USM . |
| 30 | No Hiding Place Sitting containers on pallets or bricks goes a long way toward preventing them from harbouring all kinds of pests under their bottoms . |