Example sentences of "[noun pl] make a [adj] contribution to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many buildings make a significant contribution to the local scene and may be an important part of the townscape . |
| 2 | Banks make a major contribution to industrial financing which is not shown in their lending figures , in that they facilitate the leasing of equipment . |
| 3 | Ardizzone is not only thinking of picture-books , of course , for his illustrations to The wind in the willows and to A. A. Milne 's Pooh stories make a similar contribution to the story . |
| 4 | Automotive glass enamels and associated silver pastes make a major contribution to the success of our operation in Maastricht . |
| 5 | HOUSING associations and co-operatives make a valuable contribution to the diversity of residential accommodation in Scotland . |
| 6 | Castlereagh mayor Tommy Jeffers praised the schemes , adding : ‘ Not only do these excellent murals reflect the latent ability contained within community groups across the city , they also relate a very important message — trees make a vital contribution to our way of life . ’ |
| 7 | The architect-owner decided to retain one of these stones as well as the timber shaft and these features make a prominent contribution to the character of the dining-room . |
| 8 | Certain welfare benefits such as attendance allowances and invalid care allowances make a small contribution to the care of some individuals but the sums are very small , particularly when compared with the costs of providing residential or hospital care . |
| 9 | However , since chronic mental disorder generally brings with it long-term unemployment or low income , the private sector psychiatric hospitals make an insignificant contribution to longer-term services . |
| 10 | Service industries make a vital contribution to our economy and to our balance of payments . |