Example sentences of "the [noun sg] provides a [adj] " in BNC.

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1 One can compare the passage just quoted , which insists on the unknowability of the real world , with some of her subsequent remarks ; as , for instance , when she refers to her argument ‘ that literature represents the myths and imaginary versions of real social relationships ’ , and claims that ‘ a form of criticism which refuses to reproduce the pseudo-knowledge offered by the text provides a real knowledge of the work of literature ’ , or says that ‘ the task of criticism , then , is … to produce a real knowledge of history . ’
2 Once again the Preface provides a useful commentary by the author on his previous works and the reason for promoting the current one .
3 The diversity of expertise in the division provides a unique opportunity to study the behaviour of the earth in theory , to make practical scientific and applied geological investigations ( including fieldwork ) , and to develop new technology .
4 The Chart provides a uniform global data structure , thus making information about the current state of processing easily accessible to , and modifiable by , any of the knowledge sources used in processing .
5 The University provides an excellent range of facilities for computation .
6 Although it is not primarily vocational , the course provides a valuable training in analytical techniques and writing skills which makes it a valuable preparation for a wide variety of careers , including the media , central and local government , and industrial and commercial management .
7 The course provides a balanced combination of business studies and area studies centred on the social , political and cultural environment of that region .
8 The Religious Education component of the course provides an appropriate and recognized qualification for teaching the subject in both maintained and controlled schools in Northern Ireland .
9 The college provides a National vocal point for the G M B and to both National and International vis visitors , symbolizing the best of this organization stands for .
10 The subsection provides a simple method of solving the difficulty created if a licensing board is not timeously or fully elected .
11 The pond provides a useful source of live food and algae for the fish , but they will still need a balanced diet of flake or pond sticks .
12 As a research tool the simulator provides a happy medium between the precision of laboratory studies and the realism of field studies .
13 The nature of the interactions between the proteins in the complex provides a possible explanation for the wide specificity of protein G for IgG .
14 So an examination of their role and development in the boom provides an obvious starting point .
15 The ANLT provides a unification-based formalism , derived from GPSG , that covers the major syntactic constructs of English .
16 The department provides a wide range of courses in Old Testament Studies for the BD degree , involving a general insight into the world of ancient Israel and ancient Semitic culture and thought , detailed attention to the problems of understanding and interpreting Old Testament texts , and the study in depth of Old Testament theology and ethics .
17 In addition , the research provides a detailed account of the mental processes that are used as the reader understands each new word in a sentence .
18 Finally , the research provides an empirical critique of theories of law , state and class by showing the scope for ‘ private law-making ’ which may contradict public law , casting doubts over the ability of law to control economic elites .
19 By a European comparison of national policies for ownership , competition , technology , finance , programming and telecommunication , the research provides an alternative basis for considering possible improvements to British regulatory policies .
20 The study provides a detailed analysis of each immune disease , currently available treatment , status of new drugs under clinical development , early R&D of new treatment modalities , companies leading in research and development of immune-based drugs as well as companies currently having leadership positions in the present form of treatment .
21 Known as Ford Q1 , the programme provides a formal system for implementing continuous improvement methods which is recognised and accepted worldwide .
22 Filmed entirely on location in and around Oxford , the setting provides an attractive backdrop to learning .
23 This bizarre concept makes a mockery of any claim that the dolphin slaughter by the tuna industry is incidental , but at least the quota provides a limited measure of control .
24 The trace provides a permanent record , which may be used , for example , to show that the poor condition of a baby at birth was neither predictable nor preventable .
25 Here you will also find other non-ferrous metals , such as copper and brass , if the harbour provides a safe haven for a flotilla of small boats .
26 On melting in spring the ice provides a thin layer of low salinity at the surface , and often an already-flourishing community of algae , which waves and wind-stirring soon disperse .
27 Although the thymus provides a unique environment for these events , the role of the thymic stroma in regulating specific developmental stages is not well understood .
28 Although government carries the ultimate responsibility , legal liability is currently vested in AEA and furthermore the work provides a significant part of AEA 's business turnover .
29 The home provides a safe and secure place for children to ask their biggest questions about faith and to discover for themselves the love of God in Jesus Christ .
30 The fact that only two poor people were recorded makes one question whether the return provides a complete list of households , but then Thrybergh was an estate village that did not allow poor immigrants to settle within its bounds .
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