Example sentences of "[noun pl] [be] a [adj] source " in BNC.
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| 1 | Colliery accounts are a neglected source yet they contain a mass of information on capital investment , costs of production , productivity and profits , with the most detailed of them providing information on individual colliers , output for man/shift , number of days worked , wage rates and earnings . |
| 2 | Knowledge and skills are a valuable source of power that we can build on and develop . |
| 3 | Oranges and other citrus fruits and fresh vegetables are a ready source of vitamin C , although it is easily lost in the process of preparation and cooking . |
| 4 | Earthworms are a high-protein source , but be careful of contamination by sprays or pesticides . |
| 5 | David Roper , marketing executive , said : ‘ Car exhaust emissions are a major source of lead pollution in the atmosphere , which can have long term effects to health , particularly young children . |
| 6 | Forest British timber products are a renewable source |
| 7 | Mishaps at social functions such as Christmas parties are a typical source of problems . |
| 8 | The research strategy was first to draw stories arising from the use of computers at the workplace , as computers are a common source of organizational narratives , and then move to other stories . |
| 9 | Cars are a major source of the gases causing these problems . |
| 10 | Social relationships are a major source of happiness , particularly those which come from marriages which are close , confiding and supportive . |
| 11 | ‘ Herrings is a rich source of protein and can be got in cans up the City Road for twenty-three pence which is less than five bob old money not bad eh ? ’ |
| 12 | They are also the largest single source of income , and so spending from wage packets is a key source of markets . |
| 13 | Quite apart from being the most down-to-earth thing about us , feet are a subtle source of sensuality . |
| 14 | While death certificates are a convenient source of epidemiological data , their validity for the study of the dementing diseases is questionable . |
| 15 | Migrant remittances from those who work in white areas are a major source of income . |
| 16 | Citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C. |
| 17 | Scars across acupuncture meridians are a common source of trouble , and this can be remedied by placing electrodes on either side of the scar and treating with electro-acupuncture . |
| 18 | Cabbage , broccoli and brussels sprouts are rich in Vitamin C , and potatoes are a valuable source . |
| 19 | Missing , slipped or broken slates are a potential source of trouble , even though the overlap of one slate on another is more than 50 per cent . |
| 20 | His lectures were a considerable source of intellectual excitement . |
| 21 | Data collected during simulator trials is a useful source of risk and reliability data . |
| 22 | Hips are a rich source of vitamin C. |
| 23 | But the quiet hours could become ever shorter , as television screens of all kinds are a major source of interference . |
| 24 | If your band 's sound is less strongly defined , then you may need some help to dream up a style and image Libraries are a good source of inspiration , and by browsing through the books and magazines on fashion you may get some ideas . |
| 25 | Fats are a major source of energy in the diet , and provide twice as many calories as protein or carbohydrates for the same amount in weight . |
| 26 | Although people 's institutional knowledge of the comparative costliness of different types of credit is fairly accurate ( in terms , say , of knowing that banks are a cheaper source of loans than HP firms ) , they have little idea of the actual cost of credit , and of how this varies from type to type or firm to firm . |
| 27 | THE IMPROVEMENT in Safeway 's wines over the past few years is a continual source of pleasure to me , and each time they show their wine range to the world I turn up expecting just a little bit more . |
| 28 | Eggs are a good source of protein but they should be cooked without using fat . |
| 29 | Auctions are a good source of supply because many companies run them and then dispose of sound examples in the sale ring . |
| 30 | In many African countries , where uprooting of cotton stalks is legally enforced , pink bollworm is no longer a problem , but in other areas , where the stalks are a valuable source of fuel , pink bollworm remains a serious pest . |