Example sentences of "[conj] he [verb] a major [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The few surviving reports of cases heard in King 's Bench during the period he was a justice ( 1295–1316 ) do not suggest that he made a major contribution to the work of the court . |
| 2 | Coleman claimed that his greatest contribution to the young veterinary profession was that he played a major role in securing that from 1796 appointments as veterinary surgeons ( a term used by the Standing Board of General Officers ) in the cavalry , and eventually ( 1805 ) in the artillery , were by commission rather than by warrant . |
| 3 | It should be said that he provided a major influence on inspiration in the development of the Division 's work in this area . |
| 4 | The Manchester City striker has scored just once so far this season — so he has a major incentive to score against Arsenal in this televised tussle . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | Trials at his collieries of new ventilating methods , such as the fan and high-pressure steam jets , were widely discussed , and he made a major contribution to the most efficient method of mining coal simultaneously in adjacent seams . |
| 7 | ‘ And he has a major problem reaching the food on his table . ’ |
| 8 | In May 1165 the Queen took Richard and his elder sister Matilda ( born 1156 ) to Normandy ; a fortnight later King Henry crossed the Channel in the other direction , leaving his family behind while he mounted a major campaign , albeit an unsuccessful one , against the Welsh . |
| 9 | Betty and George had both worked and were able to enjoy a few years of their retirement together before he had a major stroke . |
| 10 | After Freud had done his worst it turned out that there was still an ‘ unanalysed residue ’ when he had a major relapse some years later . |