Example sentences of "[coord] provide a [adj] base " in BNC.

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1 It dealt a stunning blow to an international order based on the exploitation of man by man and provided a powerful base of support for progressive movements across the world .
2 It can also be used by the consumers to promote their communicative skills and provide a bilingual base on which community interpreter training can be added .
3 When the edging to the path is complete , the hardcore is rolled or vibrated to consolidate it and provide a firm base for the surface material .
4 Sometimes the results of the time log exercise are startling and provide a sound base for rethinking your work in terms of the balance between different kinds of activity .
5 In a sense , such clearly defined ground rules are said to reduce the alienation of labour from management , and provide a secure base for corporate harmony .
6 The operating profit of £23 million reflects the underlying trend of a sound business and provides a good base on which to build , he says .
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