Example sentences of "means [prep] [adj] methods " in BNC.
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| 1 | It has recently been discovered that the woodwind instruments , too are capable of producing multiple sounds by means of unconventional methods in the employment of embouchure . |
| 2 | We therefore conclude with a brief examination of a number of studies which either explicitly compare bargaining structures of different countries at a sub-national level , or which seek to identify systematically by means of quantitative methods inter-industry determinants within a single , national industrial relations system — the results of which may then be compared as between countries . |
| 3 | The ability of modern technology to cope with the problem of soil erosion is summarised thus : ‘ Growing populations may in part have destroyed more land than they improved , but it makes little sense to project past trends into the future , since we know more and more about methods of land preservation and are able by means of modern methods , to reclaim much land , which our ancestors have made sterile . ’ |
| 4 | By means of technical methods known as single , double , and triple tonguing extremely rapid but clear staccato production is obtainable , which is most sure and effective when used for the rapid reiteration of a single note , e.g. : |
| 5 | From a study of 200 infants Stunden et al suggested that diagnosis by means of clinical methods alone is possible in 84% of cases . |
| 6 | Formation of graphite in the contact-zone is indicated by anomalously low electric resistance ( 1 Ω m and less ) , measured by means of magneto-telluric methods ( Wagenitz 1982 ) . |