Example sentences of "[adv] [vb past] a major [noun sg] to " in BNC.

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1 He also made a major contribution to local history through his editorship of the series of pamphlets produced by the local branch of the Historical Association .
2 This clearly provided a major incentive to the other two districts to achieve the development of new services .
3 The launch of Compact also provided a focus for debate about business and education links and the partners here made a major contribution to our thinking , delivery and evolution of a COMPACT scheme .
4 He then made a major contribution to the development of the internal combustion engine , originating the use of aluminium for pistons .
5 Although Bullock undoubtedly made a major contribution to the teaching of English , there is still much to be done .
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