Example sentences of "it provides a [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is a conclusion with which we would agree and indeed it provides a rationale for this book . |
| 2 | It provides a lever for the grief process to begin as people start to recognize what is taking place . |
| 3 | Rightly , few of the hypotheses examined in this book will stand the test of time but it will have achieved its aim if it provides a foothold for fellow students who also appreciate the need to abandon what may glibly be characterised as the ‘ Beowulf and brooches ’ approach . |
| 4 | It provides a framework for modelling and understanding of the behaviour of complex social and business organisation and is being used widely for systematic problem-solving , organisational learning and business re-engineering in a variety of fields . |
| 5 | And it provides a cover for racist fantasies such as these comments of primary school teachers — ‘ Southall stinks of curry ’ or ‘ I am always sneezing when I come here . |
| 6 | And whilst derelict land supports the activities of man it provides a home for plants and animals . |
| 7 | The course is a joint project of Spurgeon 's College and the Oasis Trust and in effect it provides a choice for candidates for the Baptist ministry . |
| 8 | Unknown to many primitive societies , it provides a lightning-conductor for envy , as may be seen from the readiness with which gains of pure chance are left outside an otherwise highly egalitarian ( ‘ envious ’ ) system of taxation . |
| 9 | Hard going in places , it provides a handbook for individuals who 've had it with ‘ Mickey Mouse politics ’ . |
| 10 | Even so , it provides a model for researchers who are interested in local government reform . |
| 11 | It provides a tool for the review , creation , proofing and manipulation of dictionary text . |
| 12 | If a child or adult lacks the ability to deal with lactose , the sugar passes through into the intestine , where it provides a bonanza for waiting bacteria . |
| 13 | This use assumes the importance of student impressions , but not their absolute truth ; it offers opportunity and incentives for self-development , but no direct penalties ; and it provides a mechanism for students to blow the whistle if problems move outside the range of acceptability . |
| 14 | The level of detail within a budget should be related to the responsibilities of the budget-holders and the nature of the task so that it provides a mechanism for control . |
| 15 | It provides a forum for the sharing of ideas among archaeologists , computer specialists and mathematicians . |
| 16 | It provides a forum for Latin American and Caribbean women to exchange ideas and information . |
| 17 | Its deliberations precede decisions by the competent institutions , and it provides a forum for consultation and discussion between the Council , Commission and the two sides of industry . |
| 18 | It provides a basis for action which includes setting targets and then monitoring outcomes and it motivates those involved . |
| 19 | It provides a market for trading in two types of options — UK equity stock options and Index options . |
| 20 | Because it provides a market for shares that are already in issue , the trust is also a good alternative or adjunct to a share option scheme . |
| 21 | What I did n't discover until recently was that it provides a bonus for organic gardeners . |
| 22 | This has a dual benefit in that : ( a ) the increase in value should not be caught by the unapproved share schemes legislation because it derives from entrenched rights of the ratchet variety described above ; and ( b ) it provides a justification for the managers paying less per share than the institutions at the outset , since the ratchet characteristics of the shares , and the possibility that Newco may never achieve the profitability targets , would be relevant in valuing that class of shares . |
| 23 | And I do n't believe it provides a strategy for getting to grips with the underlying causes of ill-health . |
| 24 | A third role of sleep is that it provides an opportunity for the growth and repair of tissues . |
| 25 | Apart from the short-term respite this offers the families , it provides an opportunity for houseparents ( staff looking after children on a residential basis ) to continue the comprehensive teaching of a full range of social , domestic and academic skills . |
| 26 | Thirdly , it provides an opportunity for careful planning of subsequent management , which is likely to consist of brief problem-orientated therapy as described in Chapter 5 . |
| 27 | It provides an opportunity for the child to get plenty of attention for being good . |
| 28 | Appointment of GALs in secure accommodation applications is not only a major challenge of the Act , but is a significant change from previous practice , as it provides an opportunity for an independent investigation . |
| 29 | This kind of approach can be very useful since it provides an opportunity for the media to ask questions and get direct answers on the spot , without having to spend valuable time away from the office . |
| 30 | It is not proposed to repeat all this here , but a summary is appropriate , particularly since it provides an opportunity for the discussion of trends and developments of a general kind after 1974 . |