Example sentences of "[verb] a [adj] contribution to [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They have made a major contribution to staff development by means of short courses and modular programmes in various areas of management education and have developed the Certificate of Management Studies on a significant scale . |
| 2 | Now an education and training consultant , Dr. Strongitharm has made a substantial contribution to building education and has worked tirelessly for the Institute for almost 30 years . |
| 3 | Johnson Matthey 's pharmaceutical business has seen continued growth and has made a strong contribution to group profits during the year . |
| 4 | The outcome of the research is embodied in a thesis written by the candidate , and the doctorate is awarded if the thesis is of sufficient standard and it is judged that the research has made a definite contribution to knowledge . |
| 5 | By 1915 it had become one of the obsessions by which Curtis was possessed serially in the course of his long and active career , and , of all his many projects , the political evolution of India was the one where he could most truly claim to have made a direct contribution to events . |
| 6 | The medal is traditionally presented at the end of the city 's annual Science Festival to a scientist who has made a particular contribution to science and society . |
| 7 | By the time Johnny moved back to Brighton he had spent over 20 years at Selhurst Park and during that time he had made an invaluable contribution to Palace 's progress both on and off the field , for which he will long be remembered with gratitude . |
| 8 | Nominations are invited for any part-time or voluntary coach who has made an outstanding contribution to sport . |
| 9 | Recipients range from those displaying acts of courage and bravery to those who have made an outstanding contribution to society . |
| 10 | ‘ The research bursary is awarded to the person who , in the opinion of the judging panel , has made an outstanding contribution to health care in Gwynedd by applying research to work . ’ |
| 11 | The writing of an extensive dissertation , with arguments put forward and defended , may demonstrate the writer 's possession of intellectual abilities , erudition in scholarship , and the attainment of proficiency in research techniques or methodology at a very advanced level , but it does not , of itself , prove that the researcher has made an original contribution to knowledge . |
| 12 | Nancy Mwendamseke , executive director of the East African Venture Company , Tanzania , has been named to the Honor Roll of church people around the world who have made an important contribution to literacy . |
| 13 | The Normal College , Bangor , which was established in 1863 , is also an institution which has made an important contribution to teacher education in Wales . |
| 14 | However , the MRP reports demonstrate that useful surveys can be carried out under difficult conditions , producing results which can provide a valuable contribution to mineral exploration . |
| 15 | But James Beck has produced a solid contribution to Renaissance studies , and , unlike so many art-historical books , the author 's engagement with his subject is felt on almost every page . |
| 16 | It was suggested that three or four lights would be sufficient and that they would make a worthwhile contribution to road safety on this dangerous stretch of road where there is no footpath . |
| 17 | Extra lighting would make a worthwhile contribution to road safety on this dangerous stretch of road with houses on one side no footpath . |
| 18 | If you take your music seriously and arouse the interest of a committed writer , the resulting article can make a genuine contribution to people 's understanding of your work and of popular culture in general . |
| 19 | He believed that the PASOK movement could make a real contribution to European as well as Greek politics , but after serving as education minister in Papandreou 's second administration ( when he tried to reintroduce classical Greek into the school curriculum ) , he left to found his own ill-starred party , the Greek Radical Movement . |
| 20 | Access to their libraries , computers , meetings rooms , sports halls , playing fields and swimming pools could make a big contribution to community life . |
| 21 | Therefore , such systems can make a significant contribution to maintenance tradeforce flexibility and job satisfaction . |
| 22 | Health board staff believe that they can make a significant contribution to health education in schools . |
| 23 | The third and most important reason is that by virtue of its ownership of an almost infinite variety of coasts , countryside , woods and waterways , gardens , historic houses and works of art , it can make a unique contribution to public and professional debate , and to environmental education . |
| 24 | This view is based on the firm belief that people with special needs have many abilities which can make a valuable contribution to education . |
| 25 | Alan was dominating in the air and solid and reliable in the tackle , so that he was a perfect defender for a team marshalled by Manager Dick Graham and he made a major contribution to Palace 's progress , deservedly becoming Palace 's captain while also earning England Under 23 honours . |
| 26 | She made a major contribution to Macmillan London , which she leaves as a profitable and successful part of the group . ’ |
| 27 | He made a major contribution to production methods in the railway 's workshops and to the use of improved metallurgy , in locomotive and rolling-stock construction , as well as being an advocate of the use of superheated steam and compound expansion to increase locomotive power and efficiency . |
| 28 | Brian Wood was the strong , solid , ever-dependable central defender who made a tremendous contribution to Palace 's promotion to Division Two under Dick Graham in 1963–64 , but who then had the misfortune to suffer a badly broken leg in a third round FA Cup-tie in January 1965 , from which he never fully recovered while with us . |
| 29 | Nokia Data , acquired last year and included in the 1991 figures from October 1 , ‘ made a small contribution to profits ’ . |
| 30 | He made a useful contribution to Palace 's successful run-in to that season when we won some dour , tough games to record the 3rd Division Championship in its inaugural season . |