Example sentences of "[be] [vb pp] [verb] a big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However the Soviet drama unfolds , the Communist Party or its derivatives are bound to play a big part . |
| 2 | In spite of government protestations to the contrary , privatisation lies at the heart of the proposals : commercial and voluntary sector provision will be expanded , local authority provision will contract and informal carers will be expected to carry a bigger load . |
| 3 | Analysts say the company 's recent stock market underperformance has been caused partly by fears that its near-£1.5 billion cash pile would be used to make a big acquisition in this market . |
| 4 | There are no structural changes in the villa itself except that the wall between it and the gamekeeper 's quarters is to be demolished to make a bigger kitchen . |
| 5 | The report argued that the specialist should be encouraged to develop managerial skills and be allowed to play a bigger role in the strategic decisions of the organisation . |
| 6 | ‘ Curry is great value and it is bound to have a big appeal for MPs because we are so often in a hurry . ’ |
| 7 | Sometimes when a small pattern is enlarged to fit a bigger foot the resulting shoe looks out of proportion . |
| 8 | ‘ He is determined to have a big season and hopes to break into the Great Britain squad for the World Cup final against Australia in October , ’ added Larder . |
| 9 | JUDGING by his debut in the Hi-Tec British Open Championships yesterday , Craig Wapnick , 21 , of South Africa , is poised to make a big impact on the game . |
| 10 | A man like Mr Harker was bound to have a big house . |