Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] as a [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That must rank as a greater own goal than any in football . |
| 2 | Only about 12 per cent of companies might be termed ‘ high-tech ’ , although this figure should rise as a higher proportion of post-designation companies fall into this classification . |
| 3 | Failure to understand the distinction between PPD skin test reactivity and active TB may serve as a further disincentive to PPD testing . |
| 4 | It would act as a further incentive for conglomerates to enforce their Chinese Walls for fear of being sued for damages by investors , particularly other market players , who suspect the conglomerate to be trading on the basis of inside information . |
| 5 | Critics of the decree expressed concern that it would affect not only the targeted black marketeers but legitimate entrepreneurs in co-operatives and small private businesses , and would act as a further deterrent to foreign investors . |
| 6 | It may come as a greater surprise to discover that much humbler , less social insects than bees can also show features of learning and memory . |
| 7 | The Blue Plaque of English Heritage , at 2 Albert Terrace , London NW1 , will act as a further reminder of the work as a pioneer . |
| 8 | In addition you will need to decide whether you want a type that will act as a further embellishment of your scheme or one that blends insignificantly into the background in order not to detract attention from the curtains themselves . |