Example sentences of "a starting [noun] [art] " in BNC.

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1 It took as a starting point a figure of about 10 Terrawatts ( one Terrawatt equals one billion kilowatts ) for global energy consumption in 1980 .
2 Once a viewpoint has been selected , the subsequent CATWOE analysis is made easier by first considering the transformation that could be taking place in the selected system , using as a starting point a simple sketch of the conversion process , ie input-transformation-output ( Fig 15. 1 ) .
3 He adds , " To help people in treating their problems may mean even to help them define their problem and select a strategy at stages where so far they are left alone by formalized services which require as a starting point a rather late stage of the process where the person in the need state consciously takes an action . "
4 Once again , we shall take as a starting point the ordinary use of the word " style " .
5 The next chapter is just such a consideration , though one that takes as a starting point the professional development of teachers ( Chapter 2 ) rather than the issue of accountability ( Chapter 1 ) .
6 For example , one might reasonably take as a starting point the observation that the characteristic occupations of men and of women are distinctly different , as are the kinds of relationships with co-employees associated with them .
7 That is to say , Picasso uses as a starting point the same logical or rational analysis of volume that he had evolved in his Negroid paintings .
8 As a starting point the role can create highly dramatic moments , but be careful not to choose a role which then limits you .
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