Example sentences of "[noun sg] has a major [noun] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 This seemingly minor change has a major effect on the function of the haemoglobin molecule : de-oxygenated HbS is insoluble and precipitates within the red cell , forming long crystals which force the red cell to assume the eponymous sickle shape .
2 There is no doubt that the efficient way to plan projects is to take them in order of priority — the marketing function has a major interest in priority setting — and allocate to each in turn the maximum amount of resources it can usefully employ .
3 In this book , Leonie Archer looks at the effects of this in the Judaism of antiquity , where blood has a major significance in ritual both in the sacrifices in the Temple and in the shedding of blood in circumcision — the ‘ Covenant ’ between God and his people .
4 The critique of scientific socialism and economism has a major place in Marxist debate in the twentieth century .
5 The choice of organizational structure and process has a major effect on the way STI ( scientific and technical information ) is transferred and the quality of the STI disseminated and used .
6 The past year has seen considerable activity within the profession , which in turn has a major impact on the public we serve .
7 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 .
8 The company has a major share of the broiler feed market in the SE region thanks to the commitment of the regional poultry team who ensure their customers needs are met as economically as possible .
9 A public company has a major advantage over a private company in that only public companies are able to offer shares to the public at large , and where possible to be quoted on the Stock Exchange .
10 We have just noted that new technology has a major impact at work in accelerating the shift from manufacturing into services , in reducing the amount of routine work , and in job displacement .
11 It is certainly true that assemble editing has a major effect on the scope of the subjects that can be covered , and also on how they are recorded .
12 Their mother has a major task in keeping track of them all .
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