Example sentences of "[v-ing] a [adj] contribution to [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If RBGE participation in proposals within this programme is approved , we are in an excellent position to take our own scientific work forward while making a substantial contribution to the Community 's international position in plant sciences . |
| 2 | In some cases subject departments were also making a financial contribution to the library book budget . |
| 3 | The CAA is making a major contribution to the development of JARs and the way JAA is organised … |
| 4 | Galileo was in the process of making a major contribution to the building of a new mechanics that was to prove capable of supporting detailed experimentation at a later stage . |
| 5 | It would be heartless to deny her the pleasure of feeling that she is making a useful contribution to the preparation of meals , but it would be equally unkind not to make it clear to her from the beginning just who will be in charge and wearing the chef 's hat ! |
| 6 | Also , a switch to a black-and-white rather than colour illustration will save on both artist 's fees and reproduction , thereby making a significant contribution to the downside exposure of this week 's editorial and production budgets . |
| 7 | I think the the answer to that is that the reference e should be made to the village making a significant contribution to the development needs of Greater York , be it housing , employment or comm erm social and community . |
| 8 | Last year its earnings rose by more than half , to £664 million , making a large contribution to the balance of payments . |
| 9 | In expressing the view that he felt he was n't making a large contribution to the activities of the Commission , he also requested some guidance on what his role should be or what view the Commission had about his role . |
| 10 | Picking out the salient points of a lengthy report , making a positive contribution to a formal meeting or an informal social gathering ; making an effective presentation or negotiating a deal that will stick … |
| 11 | On world trade negotiations , the leaders committed themselves to " making a full contribution to a positive outcome " of the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ( GATT ) which was due to end in December [ see p. 37228 ] . |
| 12 | We wanted to organise the teachers effectively , to improve their lot economically while at the same time making a cultural contribution to the community ’ . |
| 13 | To secure continuity , there must be a clear case that the LEA is making a valuable contribution to the local economy . |