Example sentences of "[noun sg] have been a [adj] source " in BNC.
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| 1 | In many countries in the early stages of industrialization agriculture has been a major source of foodstuffs , exports and labour , but the degree to which agriculture in Japan contributed capital over a sustained period is unusual . |
| 2 | Ever since it first appeared , the tractor , like the motor car has been a potential source of danger and death . |
| 3 | This question of pre-versus postsynaptic plasticity has been a major source of polemic in recent years , but with most theoreticians favouring the postsynaptic side as the main site of plasticity . |
| 4 | The annual reports of the Law Society , and the comments and advice of the Lord Chancellor 's Advisory Committee on Legal Aid have been a valuable source of information and of recommendations for changes in policy ( whether accepted or not ) . |
| 5 | This Directive has been a major source of conflict between the UK and the European Commission . |
| 6 | Furthermore , " The Governors inspected the School building and the darkness of the large room having been a frequent source of complaint and of expense in the use of gas [ for lighting ] , Captain Sykes offered at his own cost to employ an architect and have the windows lowered to a suitable height . " |
| 7 | The advertising of the scheme and the consequent level of public awareness has been a constant source of concern . |
| 8 | The Channel Tunnel has been a great source of work , but not profits , in the last five years . |
| 9 | Having said that , his aerial ability has been a consistent source of goals . |
| 10 | The size of the Strathclyde region has been a constant source of argument . |