Example sentences of "which [vb base] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Instead , the theory has to relate types of state to distinct socio-economic structures , without placing them as a whole in any historical sequence , and to explain changes in the state by characteristics of the structure of each particular form of society which engender a structural transformation . |
| 2 | Similarly , a product which is marketed under a prestigious brand name may enjoy a much longer market life than basically similar products which lack a strong brand image . |
| 3 | The conclusion must be that monitoring and review should proceed alongside other quality control exercises which are more pragmatic , which introduce a wider range of data , and which are capable of addressing the question of optimality as well as the question of adequacy . |
| 4 | Both are shortened in CD4 ( which does not dimerize ) relative to the classic V domain , but in sCD2 the CC' loop is shortened and the FG loop is greatly lengthened. β- Bulges in the C' and G strands , which introduce a distinctive twist to these strands , are believed to be crucial to V domain dimerization . |
| 5 | There is thus a trend towards phasing out their use in commercial fisheries in favour of other methods like longlining and trolling , which land a better quality product , without the unwelcome incidental catch of non-target species . |
| 6 | Despite current low interest rates — which mean a low return on savings — the society has seen an increase in deposits , mirroring the trend reported in the BSA review . |
| 7 | He also wrote Biblical dramas which display a deep love of nature . |
| 8 | These are great vaulted underground caverns , the roof supported by columns which display a wide variety of capital design . |
| 9 | Most of the small passerines which favour an Arctic summer home , where they can take advantage of the prolific insect life , pass through Shetland on their way to a winter habitat which suits their food preferences . |
| 10 | These are the conditions which distinguish a legal order : ‘ rules not secret or retrospective , no obligations save those imposed by law , all associates equally and without exception subject to the obligations imposed by law . ’ |
| 11 | The " mistake " was made for the purpose of emphasising those properties which distinguish a vanished childhood from one that is simply gone — the mystery , lack of explanation , for example . |
| 12 | The majority of people also voted for parties which advocate a Scottish parliament , but the Government rejects it . |
| 13 | Elite theorists have always been fascinated by the phenomenon of political leadership , an orientation already reflected in their accounts of modern input politics which accord a primary role to political entrepreneurs in building up lobby groups or social movements , and to party leaders in shaping the development of mass ‘ public opinion ’ . |
| 14 | Discussions will involve representatives from supply and end-user companies which gain a competitive edge from the use of advanced information technology in their products . |
| 15 | MR UNIVERSE will gird up his loins in briefs which bring a new meaning to the term bikini line , clip his diamond ear-stud into place and take the rattler from his Guildford home to Luton this week to begin his reign by promoting a new range of office furniture . |
| 16 | The quaint 17th century patrician and merchant houses line the canals with their elegant facades and variety of gables which remain a striking characteristic of Amsterdam . |
| 17 | Despite the excitement over Flash memory , SGS Thomson is not convinced that it will replace EPROMs , which remain a cheaper alternative . |
| 18 | This has also been a way of escaping from the serious clashes which historically have taken place between different Christian groups involved in education and which remain a distinct possibility in the multi-faith situation . |
| 19 | There are many other groups which suffer a similar fate to women . |
| 20 | The dissociation between severe left neglect and intact figure-ground segregation strongly supports recent models of normal visual function , which postulate a preattentive segregation stage providing candidate objects to a subsequent attentional stage . |
| 21 | The claim that individuals are the proper locus of explanation because they could do otherwise , and the claim that their actions are indeed important independent variables which make a substantial difference to the course of events are precisely the claims that must be argued for , rather than merely stated . |
| 22 | The scent of wood smoke or burning peat , the smells of home baking , the sight of a lighted candle , are all things which make a sharp contrast with life in the present day , and which help to bring the historic building to life . |
| 23 | He reduced this approach to six principles , which make a good summary of the essentials of political Realism . |
| 24 | Early theories suggested that there are certain qualities , personality characteristics or ‘ traits ’ which make a good leader . |
| 25 | A walk around Aarau brings one face to face with two architectural styles that are clearly defined , quite different , but which make a genial harmony . |
| 26 | Is it therefore possible to separate out those aspects of ‘ Motherese ’ which make a positive contribution to language learning from those which are merely incidental and possibly those which are actually detrimental ? |
| 27 | Boswell 's description of the location corresponds with today 's scenery : wild heathland has altered little on Skye : ‘ The country around is a black dreary moor on all sides , except to the sea-coast , towards which there is a view through a valley … the place itself is green ground , being well drained , by means of a deep glen on each side , in both of which there runs a rivulet with a good quantity of water , forming several cascades which make a considerable appearance and sound . ’ |
| 28 | Bedroom with twin single beds , which make a double bed . |
| 29 | ‘ Concentration , speed and accuracy are the combined skills which make an accomplished marksman with a hand-held automatic pistol or revolver , ’ he explained . |
| 30 | Herbaceous borders or mixed borders , or even the island beds of herbaceous perennials which make an interesting alternative , are a standard feature in many gardens , but few garden-owners take the word " herbaceous " literally and grow nothing but herbs in their beds or borders . |