Example sentences of "[that] [vb -s] a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Latest results from Europe 's centre for particle physics point to the possible discovery of the W , a particle that plays a key role in theoretical attempts to unite two of nature 's forces |
| 2 | Althusser termed such a view ‘ historicism ’ : an abstract philosophical scheme that imposes an overall process of transformation upon historical events . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , failures will be encountered and such failures can eventually attain a degree of seriousness that constitutes a serious crisis for the paradigm and may lead to the rejection of a paradigm and its replacement by an incompatible alternative . |
| 4 | But what we find in the resurrection of Jesus is not something that originates from the natural processes of life , but something that constitutes a unique event . |
| 5 | ‘ The best design strategy is not to program a computer directly with the wealth of descriptive detail that constitutes a natural language but rather to give it the basic set of expectations and abilities that are needed to learn a language . ’ |
| 6 | A dreadful pregnancy or birth that produces a healthy baby can make it difficult for a mother to allow her baby to cry even for a few minutes . |
| 7 | An important complement to lemon grass is kaffir lime leaf , the leaf of the tree that produces a wrinkly lime . |
| 8 | Although this former psychiatric ward sister can appear world weary , cynicism dropping from every pore , there is a tongue in cheek panache that produces a double reaction as the barbs strike home ; the ‘ oof ’ gut jerk followed immediately in some cases by a form of enlightenment . |
| 9 | Thus it is plausible to view science as an enormous cluster of innovations , of which the most successful are diffused by means of a contagion process that produces a logistic curve in all facets of scientific activity . ’ |
| 10 | Built like a prop forward , a pair of huge shoulders generate sharp pace from an approach that evokes a rampant rhino . |
| 11 | Modernity is a word that evokes a different response in North America , Continental Europe and Great Britain . |
| 12 | It is a biological catalyst , a catalyst being something that encourages a chemical reaction to proceed at a faster rate than it would do normally . |
| 13 | The use of animated graphics can focus attention ; an investigatory program style that encourages a high level of pupil participation will arouse interest and possibly a healthy curiosity about the new work . |
| 14 | Ask friends what 's worked for them or buy a paperback that offers a realistic diet and know you can keep to . |
| 15 | Sadly , there is no respite for parents ; this is the time that offers a brief opportunity to make an encouraging or acknowledging remark . |
| 16 | Beyond , the huge sea cliffs of the northern edge of Heimæy form a sharp ridge that offers an airy walk . |
| 17 | But I do not think that the characteristic that turns a simple assault into a sexual assault is solely a matter of anatomy . |
| 18 | Not the sort of thing that turns a self-respecting dybbuk on : you 'd never catch Lil and me , for instance , trying to swan-dive into each other 's souls when the heavy breathing starts . |
| 19 | One of the highest scoring fighter pilots of the Battle of Britain , Bob Doe has written an interesting book that goes a good deal further than describing some of his exploits in the Battle . |
| 20 | Such recognition could help temper the arrogance of some Western thinkers — an arrogance that goes a long way to explain why some have found relativism so attractive . |
| 21 | There might also be a suggestion of a pause in the confrontation as each side enjoys the tensing of the muscles that precedes an actual clash . |
| 22 | Anticipation is an essential ingredient in good business practice ; it is one of the mainsprings that drives a successful business on . |
| 23 | SCREAMING LORD SATCH Joe Satriani Guitar teachers of the world , Satch is back to make you sweat , with an album that plunders a musical empire stretching from the Tigris to the Mississippi . |
| 24 | And in a scene from Blithe Spirit he adopts a look of frozen outrage that renders a simple line like ‘ A woman in Cynthia Cheviot 's position would hardly wear false pearls ’ inexplicably funny . |
| 25 | Any method that involves a lone researcher in a situation that can not be repeated , like much participant observation research , is always in danger of being thought unreliable . |
| 26 | On one occasion , on a 300-metre climb from the spectacular bridge over the Härrakalou , a green , algae-filled river that drains a huge area of the Sarek National Park , we were accompanied by two fit Dutch lads , who maintained a similar pace . |
| 27 | Top Olympic official Dick Pound angered riders throughout the world by declaring : ‘ All the owners want is a horse that wins an Olympic gold , then sell it and make a fortune . ’ |
| 28 | Only about 2,000 of the 23,000 companies in America that have annual sales of $35m or more can hope to issue debt that wins an investment-grade rating . |
| 29 | I have to have any magazine that displays a free disc ( and I will even pay the full price for the magazine ! ) . |
| 30 | Although there are some variations , it is essentially a cat that displays an irregular pattern of black and red fur . |