Example sentences of "could [verb] a major [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fortunately , overseas investors perceive the UK as an area of political stability ; it seems that in spite of the Danish referendum EC monetary convergence may continue , so the UK could remain a major beneficiary of inward capital flows . |
| 2 | They are already in use in Australia , America , Brazil and Tanzania , and could make a major contribution to managing insect-borne diseases and crop pests , according to Dr Janet Hemingway of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine . |
| 3 | The establishment now of a co-ordinated network of Regional INSET ( in-service training ) offices , or officers , with the primary function of advising and promoting self help , would be timely , in view of the stimulation to training that has been engendered by the introduction of the pre-licentiate scheme , and could make a major contribution towards combating the inefficient and inequitable distribution of training . |
| 4 | Such a double-fisted attack has so far posed no extraordinary problems for librarians , but a series of events over the last few years illustrates that the issue of the law and censorship could become a major problem in the management of libraries . |
| 5 | Major growth : Shah thinks this could become a major growth area . |
| 6 | In New Zealand a natural gas to petrol plant should begin production by 1985 while Australia could become a major source of synfuels by the end of the century . |
| 7 | It is difficult to believe that a desire to put on a good show at an exhibition could shape a major research programme . |
| 8 | The military gave it as their " informal opinion " that the USSR " could begin a major attack from a standing start so that the usual signs of mobilization would be lacking , … |
| 9 | Trends in the US market could have a major bearing on Cairn 's prospects because of its share in the East Cameron discovery , in the Gulf of Mexico . |
| 10 | Cauthen could have a major chance on Spritsail if that horse 's poor run at Ascot last week could be ignored . |
| 11 | Moscow resented being excluded from the post-war occupation of Japan for example , whilst Washington was disturbed at the Communist victory in China in 1949 , and in June 1950 the invasion of pro-Western South Korea by the Communist North dramatically demonstrated that Cold War tensions outside Europe could have a major impact within Europe . |
| 12 | Conversion to renewable sources of energy could have a major impact , particularly in rural areas ; the Department of Energy estimates that renewable energy resources in the US exceed annual use by 250 times . |
| 13 | It accepted the recommendations of chief planning officer Tony Noble , who said the development could have a major impact on existing shopping centres . |
| 14 | However , as part of a pan-European transport network it could have a major effect by breaking down to the deterrents to trade imposed by national frontiers . |
| 15 | As Mrs Thatcher reflected on her sweeping victory in the aftermath of the polls , urging her weary troops to yet more frenetic endeavours in the future , with the inner cities ( and their Labour-led councils ) as the next target , she could contemplate a major seachange in the national consciousness . |
| 16 | There was , furthermore , the genuinely felt constitutional issue that planning by experts could mean a major reduction in the power of the Cabinet and Parliament . |
| 17 | Darley 's suspension could prove a major blow in his quest to ride 100 winners in a season for the first time his 16 year career . |
| 18 | ‘ These stores will give them the best of both worlds and could prove a major rival to the big store chains . ’ |
| 19 | In many areas even organised crime went unaffected , and the seasonal recreations of local people could pose a major threat only to be dealt with by the wholesale swearing-in of special constables , as the magistrates pointed out to the Home Secretary in 1835 : |
| 20 | The move , at the 1,900-pupil Holyrood Roman Catholic Secondary in Glasgow , could pose a major threat to Strathclyde 's schools closure programme and present a tempting plum to the Scottish Office , which has been encouraging schools to leave council control and go for self-governing status . |
| 21 | The lack of awareness and planning could pose a major problem for employers and society , according to Jill Pitkeathley , director of Carers ' National Association . |
| 22 | If there could be more attempts like this to show mentally handicapped lives in their normality , rather than in a sensational way , the media could play a major role in helping the public to understand more about the lives that handicapped people lead ; that they are not all anguish and broken dreams , but often constructive , fulfilling and as life enhancing as anyone else 's . |
| 23 | In this , the media — particularly television — could play a major role . |
| 24 | In the UK , the NCC could play a major role in supplementing ADAS advice whether or not statutory sites ( e. g . |
| 25 | However , with larger samples , and a focus upon those most likely to benefit ( severely demented people living alone and without wholly involved informal carers , yet not requiring 24-hour-a-day care ) , a scheme such as the Home Support Project could play a major role in delaying the need for institutional care . |
| 26 | Churchill 's support for détente may seem odd in view of his earlier criticisms of the ‘ iron curtain' , but Churchill was concerned at the dangers of global war ( especially after the explosion of hydrogen bombs by America and Russia in 1952 and 1953 ) ; he had hopes of establishing a reputation as a peacemaker , to match his reputation as a war leader ; and he believed Britain could play a major role as the arbiter between Moscow and Washington . |
| 27 | Austria has much potential and could play a major role as the bridge between the EC and Eastern European countries ; |
| 28 | You ca n't play sport properly on a shoestring so if we could get a major sponsor for the world cup it 'd put a lot of people 's minds at rest so they could concentrate on their cricket |
| 29 | ‘ Hit Man 's hair is so greasy you could cause a major oil glut just by draining his head . |