Example sentences of "[subord] it [vb -s] little [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although it receives little publicity outside the ICI Group , Chlor-chemicals is one of ICI 's longest standing and most consistently successful businesses . |
| 2 | The test runs were also performed on a different machine so it makes little sense to compare timings . |
| 3 | Such beauty may make a strong impact , but , if it has little relationship with the inner nature , it is precarious . |
| 4 | It has become fashionable to say that this kind of equality is unimportant because it offers little protection against tyranny . |
| 5 | Because it places little emphasis on sheer physical strength , kung fu is a discipline open to young and old alike . |
| 6 | Mr Wallace expects to get support for his view that the Scottish Constitutional Convention should go into cold storage , not just because it has little relevance but also to expose Labour as uninterested in cross-party co-operation . |
| 7 | Because it has little executive power itself , the union faces a long hard road to have the motion adopted . |
| 8 | While it makes little sense to talk of criticism of the physical world , it makes every sense to talk of criticism turned on to the theories and concepts which science has produced to explain the external world , for they could certainly be other than they are.8 Unfortunately , we sometimes give the impression in science and technological education that the current models , terms and theories of science are given and have merely to be assimilated by students . |
| 9 | This is the only fault which I can find in his character though it bears little importance as it takes nothing away from the readers ' love of him and may even increase it due to his helplessness . |
| 10 | It is important not to soak potatoes , as this leaches out the vitamin , and not to overcook cabbage and other green vegetables , as heat gradually destroys Vitamin C. Rosehip tea is also an excellent source of this vitamin , as is fresh lemon juice , which is permissible on this diet as it contains little sugar . |