Example sentences of "nothing [to-vb] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Det Ch Insp Roy Lambert said there was nothing to connect the two men with the car . |
| 2 | Although total parenteral nutrition does nothing to treat the primary disease directly , it helps the patient receive enough nutrition until bowel functions return to normal again . |
| 3 | She looked through the drawers of his desk and found nothing to indicate the financial problems her cousin had spoken of . |
| 4 | His polite smile did nothing to diminish the flat ultimatum in his eyes . |
| 5 | The finely tailored clothing he wore did nothing to hide the granite-like hardness of the body beneath . |
| 6 | It 's done nothing to tackle the short-term nature of the market in energy . |
| 7 | It 's done nothing to tackle the desperate need for a balanced energy policy that looks at the long-term needs of the country . |
| 8 | When under Nicholas the governor of each province was instructed to draw up an annual report , the information supplied was hopelessly vague and did nothing to identify the major weaknesses and problems of the administration . |
| 9 | Even where there was only one purchaser , there was nothing to identify the particular cases of wine in stock as the subject-matter of the purchaser 's contract . |
| 10 | It is repugnant to those of us who value civil rights in the community and will do nothing to alleviate the immediate situation . |
| 11 | This did nothing to alleviate the poor opinion of the whole PFF concept held by senior officers inside and outside the Command . |
| 12 | She did nothing to help the stricken families , to advise , or to offer information on either the Social Work Department 's rights and responsibilities , or those of the parents . |
| 13 | Holland lost Ellerman , victim of a brusque tackle from Mozer , midway through the first half and , although his replacement was the experienced Winter , the change did nothing to help the Dutch search for a blend . |
| 14 | This , combined with an unwillingness to lend more money to ‘ high risk ’ countries , considerably reduces their chances of running into trouble , although it does nothing to help the poorest nations . |
| 15 | Although this ardent Protestant was now protector ( and duke of Somerset ) , his government did nothing to help the Protestant Castalians . |
| 16 | There ai n't no sanity clause ! ’ ) , but the humour of the occasion is dampened by the fact that this maelstrom of accusal and refutation , doing nothing to enhance the good name of psychology in general or the British Psychological society in particular , involves the principle of confidentiality of psychological tests coupled with the issue of a man sent to prison for a crime that — perhaps — he did not commit . |
| 17 | The relatively modern pews and colourful hassocks seem merely transient and do nothing to conceal the vibrant essence of this ancient environment . |
| 18 | A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said there was nothing to suggest the two men who chased the youth were involved in the attack on Mr Ali . |
| 19 | There was nothing to suggest the two events were linked . |
| 20 | She was thankful that he said nothing to express the inner rage he must be feeling . |
| 21 | Mainstream nineteenth-century feminism fought for , and in large measure achieved , freedom from legal constraint , but this did nothing to rectify the structural inequalities suffered by women . |
| 22 | The application does nothing to retain the existing trees on the site , it was a , it is , a mature garden with some mature trees , and all those trees are to be removed , it certainly does n't do anything to retain the rural character of the na of the village , and certainly does n't enhance the character of the adjoining small er rural cottages , i in fact it would be , it could be argued that it damages the rural environment , because the development is such that it is more suited for an urban development , almost a city centre , because the comment has been made that there is only about a metre between the dwellings and indeed there is only a metre between the dwellings and the adjoining boundaries , surely there is a need for screening , it is in a in a very very prominent position , it can be seen clearly as you enter the village from the Farnsfield area , the present proposal does n't provide sufficient room for screening , and and like the screen which is adjacent to this building , which are set well back from the road , and provide an opportunity for screening the single access to the site and the fact that the frontage to these two properties is completely taken up with garaging and with vehicle access does n't even provide an opportunity to screen . |
| 23 | In some examples , tracks for various transport modes are distinct and separate , yet in others there is nothing to guide the prospective traveller or vehicle . |
| 24 | It will certainly do nothing to resolve the philosophical doubts of those who regard art and design as essentially different or yet others working in the art and design faculties of polytechnics who fear that the technological and scientific ambiance of the institution is inimical to the needs and style of high-level art education . |
| 25 | And it reckons there is very little standing in its way — according to Parker , its four major competitors have nothing to rival the new product — Dun & Bradstreet Software Corp has incompatible products ; SAP AG is strong in Germany and other continental countries but not in the UK ; Walker Interactive Systems Inc offers purely mainframe software ; and Computer Associates International Inc has a poor reputation for financial packages . |
| 26 | Now I I 've chosen an example w with a Conservative Secretary of State and the Labour majority , but I ask the Noble Lords on all , in all parts of the House to think it could work the other way round , because a Labour Secretary of State could exercise exactly these powers in an area where with a er Conservative majority on on er on on the local council or councils and I ask the House to think of this , not in a party er as a as a party issue between Labour , Conservative or Liberal Democrat , I just ask you to consider whether it is right for a Secretary of State of any political persuasion to er secure by appointment to a police authority a political control from the centre of that police authority , because that is what the Government 's presents proposals would still achieve and er it is our view and it is the view of which is which is finds expression in Amendments five , eight and eleven that the we should return to the tripartite system of p of policing which policing is a partnership between the Chief Constable er the local authority in the area and the Home Secretary , that er tripartite arrangement has worked extremely well for thirty years , there have been minor conflicts in some parts of the country , but nothing to justify the wholesale removal of of of the partnership which is now proposed . |
| 27 | When this cloud settles on the skin it causes a red rash , but it is no more than an irritation and certainly nothing to justify the terrible image of this animal that has been so relentlessly fostered by cheap novels and films . |
| 28 | Can I also add that it will also instigate centrally determined policing policies , very much akin to other government policies , particularly economic policies which have , as yet , done nothing to address the underlying causes of crime and there are fears and I 'm quoting here from the er the response made by the Association of Metropolitan Authorities , the Association of County Councils and the Association of District Councils that it could lead to a national Police force . |
| 29 | ‘ There was no spectacle , nothing to match the sheer style and excitement of , for instance , La Coupole in Paris . |
| 30 | The covering of hair did nothing to disguise the rippling muscles , as he moved to the chair she 'd indicated , and she swallowed painfully . |