Example sentences of "and serve [to-vb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This aim is underpinned by three interrelated objectives and it is not without significance how they complement and serve to implement the White Paper 's own trinity of ‘ aims of supervision ’ , that is , protection of the public , prevention of reoffending and successful reintegration of the offender in the community ( p. 35 , para. 7.3 ) . |
| 2 | It is my contention that entrenchment and cynicism both reflect and serve to heighten an atmosphere of demoralization ; that they arise as a result of a semi-conscious decision by teachers about how to cope with doubts and demands ; that while this stance often seems the only possible option it is a mistake to adopt it ; and that through insight into the dynamics of the decision-making process , a better stance can be found , even in very trying circumstances , that offers a greater opportunity for personal satisfaction and institutional success . |
| 3 | These conflicting experimental results may in fact be indicating that different batches or strains of the same species of plant , too , may exhibit different reaction patterns to the same homoeopathic remedy , and serve to underline the difficulty of using animal or plant models in a situation where , even with a cooperative patient giving a good history , remedy selection can be extremely difficult . |
| 4 | Two plastic rounded handles are screwed to each side of the motor carriage , and serve to control the plunge action . |
| 5 | Such macho tendencies are potentially limiting , rather than enriching for the boys who read such stories , and serve to perpetuate the myth of the ‘ boys do n't cry ’ syndrome . |
| 6 | They therefore make a difference to their practical deliberations , and serve to refute the no difference thesis . |
| 7 | They are the longest and thickest of the ordinary body hairs and serve to protect the underfur from the outside elements , keeping it dry and snug . |
| 8 | But the projections on which the " cut " is based far exceed six others from expert groups and serve to make the target look like a reduction when in practice it is not . |
| 9 | power ( potency ) impotence have their approximate equivalents everywhere and serve to designate a focus of abnormality . |
| 10 | While some of these divisions represent a branch point , many of the divisions are only proliferative , and serve to amplify the number of cells at that particular stage in the lineage . |
| 11 | SINCE Michael Chang won the French Open in June , the suspicion has grown that , although the 17-year-old may have the game and resilience to thrive on clay , he lacks the power , size and serve to handle the game 's big hitters on faster surfaces . |