Example sentences of "[art] [noun sg] [verb] a major [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For the simpler tasks of cataloguing , none the less , the computer has a major contribution to make and is already making it . |
| 2 | * whether the decision involves a major purchase , in which case there may be prolonged reflection , consultation and problem-solving behaviour . |
| 3 | A levy of some sort is essential , so that the industry plays a major part in all training . |
| 4 | As both polyester and polyamide are ultimately derived from oil , the industry suffered a major trauma ; raw material prices went up between three and four times — and that led to a rapid revision of growth rate potential . |
| 5 | There is also the intention to establish a major schools music competition , which will culminate in a special BT Scottish Ensemble concert . |
| 6 | The youngster played a major role in looking after him and ensuring he could be cared for at home . |
| 7 | The Manifesto marked a major turning-point in the revolution . |
| 8 | It has the capacity to make a major contribution to the stimulation of scientific achievement for the good of wealth creation in this country . |
| 9 | In a society which is increasingly bureaucratized , and characterized by impersonal relationships in the work-place or the streets of the city , the home forms a major setting where adults may enjoy primary social relationships . |
| 10 | I do not accept that the proposal represents a major surrender of sovereignty . |
| 11 | His achievements are considerable : under his directorship , the museum underwent a major overhaul and improvements of its existing exhibition spaces , while adding new galleries devoted to Musical Instruments and Islamic , Egyptian , African and American Art . |
| 12 | In the fourteenth century the village played a major role in the wool trade . |
| 13 | We were therefore taken aback to receive , within two weeks , a highly critical letter from the editor requesting a major restructuring of the paper and enclosing a heavily edited copy of the manuscript . |
| 14 | The newspaper reported that the constable faced a major Scotland Yard inquiry about his job . |
| 15 | While the situation in the south remains a major concern , greater violations of human rights are now occurring in the North and Eastern provinces of the island , where government security forces are engaged in a full-scale civil war with elements of the Tamil-minority population . |
| 16 | The Institute maintains a major library relating to its fields of interest . |
| 17 | Incidentally , much of its work was done in support of the Citizens ' Advice Bureaux , erm , in which it helped develop er , computer applications , and also it had the courage to organise a major AIDS conference . |
| 18 | The product includes a major extension to the scripting language capabilities of Asterix that enable the product to be customised for specific customer needs . |
| 19 | The product includes a major extension to the scripting language capabilities of Asterix that allow the product to be customised for specific customer needs . |
| 20 | The meeting followed a major shift in US policy towards Indo-China announced in July 1990 [ see p. 37598 ] and constituted the highest level of contact between Vietnam and the USA since the end of the Vietnam war in 1975 . |
| 21 | At this point , however , the Committee is faced with the need to overcome a major obstacle to any general acceptance of the higher value of English in the university : the charge of being a " soft option " . |
| 22 | The report clearly stresses the need to focus a major part of our resources on to workplace activity Nigel highlighted the complacent attitude of the enforcing authorities . |
| 23 | Robinson denies the need to find a major acquisition , following the failure of a reputed £420m bid for Forte 's contract catering business . |
| 24 | The town has a major shopping centre close to completion , a grand leisure complex in the Dolphin Centre and ambitious plans for the future . |
| 25 | It is one in which the group achieved a major breakthrough only last year . |
| 26 | In the early 1960s the king became a major actor in the events that led to independence for his country in 1968 . |
| 27 | In the case of large diversified ‘ conglomerate ’ corporations , can the organisation have a major objective other than a financial one ( eg. profit maximisation ) ? |
| 28 | He also stressed that all valuables , including cash , ancient guns and swords , had been removed from the fort following a major burglary two years ago . |
| 29 | Unfortunately , the jacket has a major drawback should you want to go climbing in it . |
| 30 | MARTIN O'NEILL landed the chance to plot a major FA Cup triumph yesterday , when Vauxhall Conference leaders Wycombe Wanderers landed a second round tie at home to West Bromwich Albion . |