Example sentences of "[art] [noun sg] [vb -s] a [adj] role " in BNC.

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1 The GP has a crucial role to play in the development of health services .
2 Thus for him the male has a lesser role , simply preparing the matter contributed by the female , so that it is ready to accept the soul .
3 The chorus plays a minimal role .
4 Saunders argues that the home has a key role in providing such ontological security , a sense of refuge to which people can retreat and be themselves .
5 He believes that the home has a central role in people 's consciousness , and specifically in their sense of ‘ ontological security ’ .
6 The Institute has a key role to play in bringing the expertise of transport professionals to bear on this issue .
7 These studies have all confirmed that the teacher assumes a critical role in children 's computer-based activities , and one which may differ in a number of important respects from that traditionally adopted .
8 In a school setting , it may be possible to approximate to such situations by encouraging peer learning groups and discussions in which the teacher assumes a facilitatory role rather than a didactic role .
9 This form of ‘ observation ’ has very severe limitations not only because the teacher has a principal role in the lesson but because that role is likely to demand almost the whole of the teacher 's attention , particularly at the most important moments .
10 Britain must ensure that the Community plays a pivotal role in the construction of a new security order in Europe , following the democratisation of Eastern and Central Europe .
11 The Community has a vital role to play — but it needs more power and resources .
12 Every member of the team has a vital role to play in ensuring that this happens .
13 The chemist has a key role to play in protecting resources , health and the environment , and also preventing the ‘ dumping ’ in developing countries of chemicals rejected as too dangerous for use in the industrial world .
14 Beyond social contact , the phone has a practical role to play in the lives of working mothers .
15 It does so by examining the process of assessment in which the ASW plays a critical role between the initial referral from the GP and the decision whether or not to section the woman .
16 The charity plays a vital role within the community by running training and leadership programmes for young people — both deaf and hearing — designed to encourage everyone to mix and learn together .
17 The library maintains a prominent role however , with approximately ¼ million books .
18 And then even within two of you mentioned the European Commission , now the Commission is of course a part of what 's nown now known as the European Union erm it 's a particular branch but even within the broader framework , parts can play an important role erm within international affairs and the Commission has a particular role , not just within the European Union , but of course in international affairs generally .
19 It seems , though people would rather not see it put into combat , the army has a definite role in the modern civilisation .
20 Thus the Centre has a dual role involving the understanding of the needs of both the academic and the non-academic communities which is particularly challenging .
21 As well as looking after the welfare of domestic pets , the society plays a vital role in the care of farm livestock .
22 It is not surprising to find , therefore , that the womb has a key role in many religious teachings .
23 The headteacher has a major role to play in encouraging governors to adopt a response to the staffing responsibilities of LMS which values people and ensures the successful development of the school .
24 The headteacher has a crucial role in not only convincing the staff of the importance of marketing but in actually getting them to do something about it .
25 The office is a tangible recognition at many levels in this community of a determination to ensure that the Province plays a significant role in the Europe of the Nineties , of the Single Market and economic integration .
26 The Bank has a major role in the foreign exchange market as it is responsible for carrying out government policy with regard to the exchange rate .
27 The model gives a clear role to general practitioners , reduces their administrative burden , and will stimulate the development of primary care services .
28 There is no doubt in de Man 's mind that the image plays a central role in Proust 's thematic opposition , but when one follows " Proust 's own injunction " to submit the image to the " test of truth " , the function of the image is subverted : " statements or strategies that tended to remain unnoticed become apparent and undo what the figure seemed to have accomplished " .
29 The cassette plays a vital role .
30 The MD will normally be an executive director , with a contract setting out his or her powers and duties , and terms of employment ; thus the MD has a dual role — that of director and that of an employee .
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