Example sentences of "[vb -s] a similar [noun sg] to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Subsection ( 2 ) contains a similar provision to that contained in subsection ( 1 ) , which it is not necessary to cite . |
| 2 | It has a similar shape to its smaller cousin , the Scissortail , but is otherwise quite different . |
| 3 | The course has a similar structure to the HND Design ( Communication ) , but there is a choice of emphasis between Graphics and Product Design . |
| 4 | Celeriac : this knobbly root vegetable has a similar flavour to celery . |
| 5 | One side has a similar effect to deep black crushed velvet but with a slight sheen , the reverse has a rough pile effect painted in a choice of brown , blue or grey . |
| 6 | If the assumption is made on an anatomical basis , that blood flow through the splenic artery has a similar pattern to hepatic arterial flow , then the splenic TAC can be used as a model for hepatic arterial flow . |
| 7 | In this sense it has a similar role to that of the Office of Fair Trading in relation to UK competition rules such as the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 , the Fair Trading Act 1973 and the Competition Act 1980 , although in a number of respects and in particular in so far as the Commission has the power to take binding decisions , its powers are more extensive than the Office of Fair Trading . |
| 8 | The T5-SB Custom has a similar specification to the four , again using an identical body shape with three-piece , neck-through-body maple construction . |
| 9 | ‘ Michael Chang has a similar concentration to what Jimmy had . |
| 10 | Finally another clover was also measured under these conditions , see Figure , which shows a similar conclusion to . |
| 11 | The new Act adopts a similar approach to the Sale of Goods Act in respect of description , merchantable quality and fitness for purpose of goods , but applies it to : |
| 12 | His conclusion is that accommodation involves a similar process to imitation , and in both cases , the key factor is the salience of particular features . |
| 13 | Peak power is up a useful 20bhp to 189bhp at 5900rpm while torque receives a similar hike to 177lb ft at 4700rpm . |
| 14 | This takes a similar form to the Arch of Peace and is set off by the extended , arcaded arms that drift along the edge of the square . |
| 15 | When someone complains that he has a toothache , or attributes a similar condition to another person , what exactly is he saying ? |
| 16 | Reclamation of tins presents a similar problem to plastics , owing to the diversity of metals used — tin plate , steel , and aluminium . |
| 17 | The community health movement in western countries presents a similar challenge to the medical dominance we have described . |
| 18 | The second question designed to trap Jesus follows a similar pattern to the first . |
| 19 | In this way she sets out a research agenda for applications-related research which serves a similar function to the spatial analysis research agenda set out by Openshaw at the beginning of Part Two . |
| 20 | An external utility that does a similar job to TrueType is , of course , Adobe Type Manager . |
| 21 | The American journal Science , which in many ways occupies a similar position to Nature , has an acceptance rate of 18% ( Abelson 1 ) . |
| 22 | The American journal Science , which in many ways occupies a similar position to Nature , has an acceptance rate of 18% ( Abelson ) . |
| 23 | ‘ If Mr Smith makes a similar motion to our council , it will be up to individual members to decide how to vote . ’ |
| 24 | It is clear from Figure 9.4 and Table 9.4 that the new index provides a similar picture to the old index but with some divergence . |