Example sentences of "[pron] [vb mod] provide [adj] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I will provide brief answers to them here , since the general relevance and acceptability of the findings presented in the rest of the book clearly depend on the methodological status of the sampling , data-gathering and measurement procedures used . |
| 2 | B : [ pragmatically interpreted particle ] the milkman came at some time prior to the time of speaking Yet it is clear to native speakers that what would ordinarily be communicated by such an exchange involves considerably more , along the lines of the italicized material in ( 3 ) : ( 3 ) A : Do you have the ability to tell me the time of the present moment , as standardly indicated on a watch , and if so please do so tell me B : No I do n't know the exact time of the present moment , but I can provide some information from which you may be able to deduce the approximate time , namely the milkman has come ( see R. Lakoff , 1973a ; Smith & Wilson , 1979 : 172ff for a discussion of such examples ) . |
| 3 | Scientists face a constant struggle to segregate themselves from the inducements offered by governments , pressure groups and publishers , all of which may provide alternative sources of funding and prestige to those of their colleagues . |
| 4 | Dr. Kirkcaldy and Professor Cooper both hope to pursue the studies further with personnel from the private and public sector , which may provide interesting insights into why the economic development of both countries might be different . |
| 5 | AFTER considerable deliberation , Ropley Parish Council have decided to suggest the name ‘ Dunsells View ’ for the new village development , which should provide eight bungalows for rent by the end of November . |
| 6 | In the case of a two foot tank , we 've opted for just one uplift ( note the capped-off spare hole on the left ) which should provide adequate through-put of water throughout the gravel whether we choose air power or a powerhead . |
| 7 | But , as 1992 approaches , and with the violence associated with the game so closely tied up with the image of England 's fans , it is the challenge of European integration which must provide new directions for the people 's game . |
| 8 | Reclamation of the foreshore to seaward of the Imperial Dock was extended to the Eastern Breakwater to complete a scheme which had been in progress for several years and which would provide additional space for industry . |
| 9 | Little progress has been made in terms of developing a theory of the disorder which would provide greater understanding of how and why these factors relate to each other . |
| 10 | Moreover , the borderlines between the various degrees would raise questions of law , which would provide much opportunity for legal argument and for appeals . |
| 11 | The need , then , was to design a portfolio of courses which would provide continuing opportunities to those entering the secretarial/administrative field . |
| 12 | Some might set off from observations like these to construct a formal system which would provide different representations for the different types of non-linguistic referents ( beings or situations or things ) for which , logically , the various phrases could be used in our own or some other possible world . |
| 13 | It was a greenfield site which allowed R.S. to construct buildings which suited its commercial needs exactly and which would provide excellent facilities for staff ; |
| 14 | This meant that the scope for comparing establishment behaviour over time , which would provide some indication of whether there has been any increase in the use of temporary workers [ see Chapter 7 ] , was rather limited . |
| 15 | Agronomic techniques of conservation are perhaps more in terms of preventing the start of the process of removal of soil particles , by the introduction of farming practices which will provide stable yields through time . |
| 16 | We will also develop a Technology Audit which will provide small firms with a plan for change . |
| 17 | The request for widgets falls into two categories : a rich text widget to support editing of text with various colours and typefaces ; and control widgets , which will provide equivalent functionality to PC user interfaces , spin button , field stepper and thermometer slider . |
| 18 | Work on the new roof on the Centre Court at Wimbledon , which will provide better viewing for at least 3,000 who previously had to peer round pillars , is reported to be ‘ ahead of schedule ’ for completion by the end of April . |
| 19 | This study further shows that one can distinguish clearly between the kind of ‘ very close relationship ’ which will provide emotional support in times of crisis , and closeness in other senses . |
| 20 | Hurd 's new security system is to be based on the GCC , which will provide financial support under Saudi leadership , with Egyptian or Syrian military muscle . |
| 21 | Ahead of the Commission 's recommendations , the Law Society has taken steps to guarantee the competence of police station advice given by unqualified staff by producing a scheme which will provide comprehensive training for solicitor 's representatives , followed by a test which they will have to pass in order to continue to be paid for the work by the Legal Aid Board . |
| 22 | ‘ Superstart is to encourage and assist people with technical and manufacturing skills to link with other like-minded people to form thriving businesses which will provide additional employment for others , ’ said Frances Hoare , of Essex TEC . |
| 23 | Reconstruction shall include repainting , sandblasting and reconstruction of all LAUSD schools ; remodelling of classrooms , repainting of hallways and meeting areas ; all schools shall have new landscaping and more plants and trees around the schools ; completely upgrade the bathrooms , making them more modern ; provide a bathroom monitor to each bathroom which will provide fresh-up toiletries at a minimum cost to the students . |
| 24 | In his statement on public expenditure — in part , this refutes what the hon. Member for Fife , Central said — my right hon. Friend the Chancellor announced increased programmes in a number of Departments which will provide substantial work for the industry . |
| 25 | In particular , in the private sector , following tax concessions in the 1984 budget , many large companies have introduced executive share option schemes which will provide senior employees with substantial benefits depending upon company performance . |
| 26 | Here it becomes clear what is at stake in developing a grammar which will provide acceptable criteria for distinguishing " right " from " wrong " in linguistic usage : intervention into the culture of the masses . |
| 27 | An organisation called SPOD ( Sexual Problems of Disability ) is a charity which can provide direct service to people with disability and/or their partner who are having sexual or relationship problems . |
| 28 | Dr Joe Bettey has drawn attention to the three main aspects we should examine — the site , structure , and fittings — all of which can provide valuable clues to the history of the local landscape . |
| 29 | The rapid advances in this field suggest that computational analogues of human reasoning abilities will become increasingly difficult to distinguish from the real thing , and if a mechanistic view of biological systems is taken , this in itself may provide sufficient proof of the ability of non-biological systems to develop the ability to process ideas and communicate concepts . |
| 30 | Having thoroughly inspected the two houses and made various suggestions — such as , ‘ You must provide electric blankets for all beds in this climate ’ — to our great relief she took us on . |