Example sentences of "[noun sg] have [been] a vital [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Theory needs to deal more adequately with how general structural change has been a vital ingredient in the transformation of the role multinationals play in their dealings with states . |
| 2 | At Huddersfield , a strong reserve force had been a vital factor in the Championship run , and Chapman soon set about building a similar force at Arsenal . |
| 3 | The aspiration to conduct research on the part of the academic community has been a vital ingredient in the process of ‘ academic drift ’ , of new institutions of higher education measuring their performance against the more established and elite institutions . |
| 4 | CCG 'S RELENTLESS pursuit of quality has been a vital factor in winning valuable contracts since the quality programme was launched 18 months ago . |
| 5 | And Dooley 's massive presence is bound to add interest for City spectators , even though it could create problems for their players , especially at the line-outs , where his dominance has been a vital factor in England 's recent success . |
| 6 | The Farrell scheme has been a vital weapon in the battle , showing how important it is to put forward alternative but practical uses for a threatened site . |