Example sentences of "based [prep] a [adj] number " in BNC.
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| 1 | The aim is to develop a strong export industry based on a small number of processors who are not heavily involved in intervention schemes . |
| 2 | For market indices based on a small number of shares , such as the MMI with only 20 shares , arbitrage using all the shares in the index is much easier than for indices like the NYSE Composite , which comprises about 1700 shares . |
| 3 | We note that the most striking finding reported in their paper — the 5 cm difference in average height between men with microalbuminuria in both samples and those with no microalbuminuria in both samples — is based on a small number of men with microalbuminuria , and the means are not standardised for age . |
| 4 | Codes based on a higher number of bits can deliver more colours and intensities than those using very few bits . |
| 5 | Their system is based on a vast number of smallholders on tiny plots of land , working with incredible skill , dedication , and thrift . |
| 6 | The Admiralty stood its ground on the principle of always maintaining a balanced fleet , based on a limited number of capital ships , which , in 1957 , were generally agreed to be the aircraft-carriers . |
| 7 | They are generally well made , using good quality wool , and based on a limited number of the older Caucasian designs . |
| 8 | Dealers may not like to see the extent of the drop in auction prices quantified by the Sculpture Index , but it is important to remember that the figures are based on a large number of actual transactions , not a selection of retail sales . |
| 9 | There are occasions when teachers would want detailed feedback for diagnostic purposes or to evaluate their teaching , but an assessment scheme which is tightly based on a large number of criteria would compel teachers to work to them even when it might not be appropriate to do so . |
| 10 | They were therefore based on a reduced number of cases ( about two thirds of the ultimate total ) and consequently could provide only tentative results . |