Example sentences of "do [adj] [to-vb] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But this notion would probably do little to slow the emigration rate even if it were realised . |
| 2 | But even a flood will do little to ease the drought . |
| 3 | Meanwhile the 250 workers who remain at Thame can do little to affect the outcome . |
| 4 | They 've set up an emergency centre , but fear they can do little to stop the devastation . |
| 5 | Changes in political form could do little to erode the power of the local aristocracy . |
| 6 | Ending what remains of racism is eminently desirable , they say , but it will do little to improve the lot of the poorest blacks . |
| 7 | Some people may suggest that the absence of Ireland 's top three drivers might actually be a good thing for Cork , making it a much more competitive event , but it will do little to improve the profile of a rally that has been losing ground for the past few years . |
| 8 | The dexterity of the woman in the electronic industry is renowned and invaluable and if the new technology of computer science is to grow significantly it will do little to help the man of the house to regain his dignity as the main provider and head of the household . |
| 9 | But while young people were being sent to ‘ blind-alley ’ and other unskilled vacancies , the exchanges could do little to alter the condition of the juvenile labour-market since ‘ wider knowledge of possibilities and prospects ’ could not offset demand . |
| 10 | Despite Smith 's editorial and Esmail and Everington 's short report the medical establishment in Britain will do little to correct the situation other than wonder how to find new barriers or regulations to stop the foreign sounding names appearing in applications before them . |
| 11 | Such a rule would do little to assist the redistribution of work . |
| 12 | Although the popularity of living wills and ‘ right to die ’ initiatives is growing , these will do little to address the overuse of procedures and services that fuels the United States health care system . |
| 13 | Mindful that the shenanigans at the twenty-third would do little to enhance the image of the Grand National , then at a low ebb , the Stewards of the meeting were moved to issue a statement : |
| 14 | But such projects and a successful geothermal programme which now accounts for more than 10% of Kenya 's electricity will do little to reduce the oil dependence which helps keep Kenya and many other African countries caught in an energy trap . |
| 15 | I do n't think I can do that to get the juice and have a at the same time . |
| 16 | It may do this to prevent the securities affiliate from being sued by those who invested in Company X on the basis of its negligent advice . |
| 17 | This should do much to ease the burden the arms race had put on the Soviet economy . |
| 18 | There will be many things for her to think about and remember , at a time when she may be feeling quite disturbed emotionally , and you can do much to ease the strain of it all for her . |
| 19 | Community-based-services should also be sensitive to emotional needs and can do much to foster the development of ‘ self-help ’ groups of service users . |
| 20 | Moreover , traditional and historical factors can do much to localize the significance of even such evidence as seems firm . |
| 21 | However , mechanical aids can do much to lessen the disability of impaired body structure . |
| 22 | If all the cases that attract attention , because they are argued in important appellate courts before public scrutiny , are occasions on which judges are scrupulous in denying that they are serving the goal of protected expectations through their decisions , this can hardly do much to reinforce the public 's faith in that ideal . |
| 23 | The pilot did not do much to soften the trip . |
| 24 | A good telephone voice can do much to improve the temper of irate or unhappy callers . |
| 25 | On these occasions , the clinical teacher can do much to support the student and advise her about the organisation of priorities in care . |
| 26 | The south could do much to reassure the north |
| 27 | Government can do much to set the boundaries in which it is possible to create wealth . |
| 28 | Increasing the cost of bricks , timber and glass did not do much to lift the housing standards of the poor . |
| 29 | It is more affordable and accessible than the digital alternatives , and despite its shortcomings it will do much to popularise the concept of videotelephony . |
| 30 | More questionable is whether this dainty twirl of the merry-go-round will do much to change the nation — or this government 's ill-fortune . |