Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] lead to a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This consideration of the events and operations may lead to a tuning of the model , an adjustment of the entitles and the attributes . |
| 2 | In 1969 NATO had agreed that progress in Germany should lead to a conference on European security which Moscow had wanted since the 1950s . |
| 3 | A general fall in aggregate investment may lead to a rise in unemployment and so contribute to the phenomenon of ‘ stagflation ’ . |
| 4 | Uncertainty provokes disputes ; ambiguities may be resolved contra proferentem and , in extreme cases , uncertainty may lead to a term or a whole contract being held to be void . |
| 5 | ( 4 ) The fact that a broker 's insolvency may lead to a customer 's position being closed out without his consent . |
| 6 | Hopefully , further research may lead to a way of quantifying tendon strength and thereby possibly being able to identify animals at risk from tendon injury prior to starting training . |
| 7 | Something told her that the glint in Charles 's eyes might lead to a follow-up of his recce . |
| 8 | Hubbell and Foster argue that such thinking could lead to a return to the classical views of rain forest and speciation espoused by Corner , Fedorov and van Steenis . |
| 9 | Health officials are warning that so-called rave parties could lead to a drug epidemic . |
| 10 | For example the reduction of body weight could lead to a problem of redesign of shape but also to one of substituting plastics for metal . |
| 11 | To ascribe diagnosis of such cases solely to ultrasonography is thus incorrect as prior knowledge of the results of biochemical screening could lead to a bias in identifying cases by ultrasonography . |
| 12 | SPURS skipper Gary Mabbutt warned yesterday that the new back-pass rule could lead to a spate of broken legs for goalkeepers . |
| 13 | A BREAKTHROUGH in research could lead to a drug that would prevent and even reverse the symptoms of Parkinson 's disease , say American scientists . |
| 14 | As I have explained , in such a case the adoption of the literal meaning of the statutory words would lead to a result whereby the taxpayer is assessed at an amount greater than that charged by the employer to the public for the same service . |
| 15 | While he was sure yesterday 's tragedy would lead to a call for a review of the council 's policy , he was uncertain whether it would change . |
| 16 | The only dissenting voice in the Committee over its central recommendations with regard to homosexuality was that of James Adair who , in his minority report , argued that the implementation of the major recommendation would lead to a weakening of the criminal law . |
| 17 | And that says Labour will lead to a flood of appeals . |
| 18 | In diagram ( b ) the fall in r will lead to a rise in investment and other forms of borrowing ( I ) . |
| 19 | Failure to use these words can lead to a lot of confusion , and provide opportunities for awkward parties to obstruct a reference by questioning the procedure used to arrive at a result which they expect to be unfavourable . |
| 20 | The decision resulting from that review can lead to a change of housing , work , and other living arrangements within an institution , or a change of institution . |
| 21 | Just to be dubbed a ‘ best buy ’ in a range of rival tumble driers , answering machines or camcorders can lead to a rush to the store by discerning customers . |
| 22 | Application can , of course , lead to reappraisal , just as empirical evidence in other areas of research can lead to a reformulation or abandonment of initial hypotheses . |
| 23 | But it was always feared that a Clinton victory in an American Presidential election might lead to a shift in US policy with regard to the Northern Ireland problem . |
| 24 | The Civil Authorities ( Special Powers ) Act 1922 enabled the security forces to search and arrest arbitrarily , to detain suspects for up to 48 hours for the sole purpose of interrogation and to break up assemblies of three or more persons on the grounds that their presence might lead to a breach of the peace . |
| 25 | Together the SR and GR effects should lead to a time delay variation of amplitude of about 4 ms over one orbit . |
| 26 | The Fine Art degree might lead to a career in the visual media , or as a practising artist . |
| 27 | Acceptance of the proposal could lead to a resurgence in international trade in leopard skin . |
| 28 | In the letter to Mr Fallon Lord Swaythling said there was no doubt that Labour 's policies about tobacco advertising and sponsorship could lead to a reduction in jobs at Rothmans in the North-East of England . |
| 29 | He believes Labour 's commitment to banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship could lead to a reduction of Rothmans employees in the North . |
| 30 | Mr Coutts said the police were concerned that the hoaxer could strike again or that the hoax could lead to a spate of copy-cat calls . |