Example sentences of "it raises [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Materialism is a ‘ false principle ’ which ‘ stay[s] and embarrass[es] the mind in its search after truth ’ ; it raises specious problems , it draws us ‘ into uncouth paradoxes , difficulties , and inconsistencies , which multiply and grow upon us as we advance in speculation ’ .
2 With regular flights arriving from Amsterdam , Miami and Cyprus , it raises serious questions about increases in terrorist activity , drug smuggling and other illegal activities .
3 If this is the case then it raises serious concerns about the commitment of the EC to reducing the range of economic prosperity within its boundaries .
4 We at Select were appalled at the severity of the court judgement against your magazine and believe that it raises serious impediments to press freedom .
5 Equally , it raises major issues of a different sort for the individuals directly affected .
6 Most people do not think of the Department of Social Security as a great taxing Department , but it raises enormous sums that go into the national insurance fund to pay benefits .
7 It raises important questions about issues such as clarity of objectives , coordination and commitment , roles in teams , the value of planning techniques and of milestone monitoring .
8 I shall not deal with the second part of the hon. Gentleman 's question because it raises difficult issues which will no doubt be the subject of discussion later .
9 As this profile of human life in the late twentieth century becomes a planet-wide characteristic , it raises grave doubts about the future of human intellect , and the goal of educating children to become balanced and rounded human beings .
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