Example sentences of "[vb -s] it possible [verb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 The importance of the law in such matters is in creating a centre of power which makes it possible to enforce moral duties .
2 The reason why communication is achieved here by lexical means only is of course because the context of shared knowledge makes it possible to use minimal cues .
3 The use of complex lexical structures makes it possible to use simpler grammars .
4 Retroactive notation makes it possible to indicate distinct facets without recourse to mixed notation .
5 A sharp distinction between soma and germ line makes it possible to prevent acquired characters from being transmitted .
6 This makes it possible to study subtle processes of coordination : for example , when words are repeated they are generally pronounced less clearly after the first time , but only if they are being used to refer to the same thing .
7 Contracting out makes it possible to transfer those problems to others , who can in principle be fairly tightly controlled through contracts .
8 For underdeveloped countries the computer makes it possible to leapfrog certain stages of development by slashing paper bureaucracy , streamlining production and improving health care .
9 These have been recreated using an amazing new British technique which makes it possible to produce accurate facsimiles of ancient bodies .
10 Many tests develop a system of numerical scoring which makes it possible to make precise comparisons between the scores obtained by different individuals .
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