Example sentences of "[noun pl] [is] based [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The whole of the microchip industry for making computers is based on the chemistry of silicon . |
| 2 | As in the case of an award for pain and suffering , the assessment of damages for loss of amenities is based upon the level of awards in previous cases which appear to be comparable or , failing such awards , upon " impression based of necessity in large measure on the combination of intuition and experience " : per Bridge LJ in Hughes v Goodall , a decision of the Court of Appeal on 18 February 1977 . |
| 3 | Counselling within families is based on the idea that many of the problems and difficulties older individuals experience have both cause and effect within the family process . |
| 4 | In the cat , differentiation from T. cati is based on the shape of the cervical alae , which are lanceolate in Toxascaris but arrow-head shaped in T. cati ( Fig. 50 ) . |
| 5 | In all cases , save possibly one , this intervention by way of prohibition or certiorari is based on the proposition that such powers have been conferred on the decision maker on the underlying assumption that the powers are to be exercised only within the jurisdiction conferred , in accordance with fair procedures and , in a Wednesbury sense ( Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd. v. Wednesbury Corporation [ 1948 ] 1 K.B . |
| 6 | Competition policy in respect of agreements between firms is based on the standard economic analysis of cartels and other collusive agreements ( Jaquemin and Slade , 1989 ) . |
| 7 | This uncertainty argument in favour of fixed exchange rates is based upon the apparent instability of capital flows . |
| 8 | The notion of champions is based on the false belief that protection from competition leads to long-term strength , but , as one economist has shown , where rivals cluster they are forced to innovate and compete most . |
| 9 | One type of classification of reptiles is based on the number of holes in the skull . |
| 10 | Control of visceral larva migrans is based on the anthelmintic regimen described above , on the safe disposal of dog faeces in houses and gardens , and on the limitation of access by dogs to areas where children play , such as public parks . |
| 11 | The minimum number of prey items in the predator assemblages is based on the highest number of any single element in the assemblage , but it is not possible without direct experimental observation to extrapolate back from this to what the predator actually ate ( Yalden , 1985 ) . |
| 12 | The loss of confidence in the basic economic institutions of Western societies is based on the view that the results of the system bear little relation to certain norms of justice . |
| 13 | Another explanation for this pattern of results is based on the purpose of the test documents . |
| 14 | The theoretical and empirical analysis of stock markets is based on the use of a rate of return to measure the benefits from holding an asset during a specified period . |
| 15 | Much of the information being used to calculate Council Tax house values is based on the old rateable values some of which are based on out of date information . |
| 16 | The inclusion of a counselling element into such groups is based on the understanding of their potential value in facilitating and enabling personal change , by helping group members understand their own thoughts and feelings , and in changing their coping behaviour to the situations in which they find themselves within the group . |
| 17 | The use of CCL as a common type of interface for many systems is based on the provision of translating software somewhere in the communication channel between host and the user , rather than in the user 's own terminal equipment , as in the previous examples . |
| 18 | The gloomy assessment of Derry 's chances is based on the poorest goal scoring record of any team in the top six — City have averaged less than a goal game from 28 League outings . |
| 19 | However , the argument for adopting a similar approach in the case of financial services is based on the complexity and sophistication of the regulatory scheme created by Parliament to achieve the legislative aims of facilitating efficiency , competitiveness , flexibility and above all investor protection . |
| 20 | Argyll Services is based in The City of London and has a wide customer base ranging from recruitment consultancies to shopping centres and cinemas . |
| 21 | The rationale for working with others in meetings of all types is based on the following : |