Example sentences of "this [vb -s] a major [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In terms of historical explanation the last difficulty is particularly important since TFP analysis pulsates to the rhythm of the sub-period and , as subsequent discussion will show , this constitutes a major problem for the so-called war period of 1937–51 . |
| 2 | This involves a major change in shape , for the cells that will form the gut are a small patch on the outside and so must move inwards ; this infolding of the wall will move right across the hollow interior to meet the wall on the other side where the mouth will form . |
| 3 | This represents a major problem because such an amount of continued convergence between two continents after collision is not easily accomodated within a simple plate tectonics model . |
| 4 | We accept this represents a major change from earlier views that the equivalent doses were triazolam 0.5 mg to 30 mg flurazepam or 20 mg temazepam ’ . |
| 5 | Obviously , this represents a major breakthrough in the industry , the benefits of which will initially be seen on the running tracks , but which will eventually move into tennis . |
| 6 | Socialists have long fought for security of tenure for council tenants , so this represents a major gain in the housing struggle . |
| 7 | This represents a major step forward in unlocking the commercial potential of our inner cities and of breathing new life into areas which may have been derelict for many years . |
| 8 | In some of these cases the company may be the market leader , that is to say it has the largest single share of the market and because of this has a major influence on market prices and product design . |
| 9 | This envisages a major shift of emphasis from the ‘ cognitive-academic ’ curriculum of many secondary schools towards one emphasising more personal involvement by pupils in selecting their own patterns of study from a wider range of choice . |
| 10 | This presents a major problem for observation of quartz grains under an electron beam : its heating effect can quickly cause the red colouration to be assumed . |
| 11 | This presents a major obstacle , in so far as the would-be acquirer needs to be able to calculate the attitude of a target company 's owners to an offer , given that the management will often be uncooperative . |
| 12 | If they are allowed automatically to keep them , this becomes a major barrier to new entry . |
| 13 | This provides a major impetus for the involvement of tenants in the management of their homes . |
| 14 | This suggests a major shift in the emphasis of work done by big relocation agencies like Black Horse Relocation ( BHR ) . |
| 15 | This suggests a major drop in popularity , and it would be interesting to look at the circulation figures . |