Example sentences of "requires a [adj] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The proliferation of retention of title clauses requires a sharp distinction to be drawn between contracts of sale and agency .
2 Dr Nick Carey — everything about the Petrochemicals business is big and requires a sharp eye on future trends to maintain maximum profitability
3 Above : The introduction of a transition curve requires a lateral shift of the line .
4 A digital mapping system requires a cartographic database in addition to the software and hardware required for the editing , compilation and production of maps and related products .
5 A stimulus could be the waving of a hand , which requires a verbal greeting in response , or it could be something spoken which requires a particular response .
6 This requires a broad curriculum with a rich choice of learning opportunities designed to suit the very wide range of individual needs .
7 17.22 The full development of both reading and writing in the secondary years requires a broad definition of text to encompass both literary and non literary forms .
8 Exercise that requires a limited sort of movement , such as walking or jogging , may be excellent for stamina but is not useful for suppleness .
9 International trading in securities , that is , trading abroad in securities issued in Hungary or trading in Hungary in securities issued abroad requires a joint licence of the Hungarian National Bank and the Authority .
10 Ian Rock , the chief executive , said yesterday : ‘ The group 's position is more stable than for some time , but it still requires a substantial improvement in the economy and a solution to the group 's gearing before it can achieve satisfactory returns on shareholders ’ funds . ’
11 signifies and requires a substantial redefinition of the traditional relationship between these sectors .
12 Proper local accountability requires a substantial source of revenue , and freedom to spend that revenue or reduce it .
13 Successful innovation in most industries today requires a global strategy towards research and development .
14 It requires an analytical and reasonably numerate mind to develop cost-effective plans ; it requires a rapport with the creative group to achieve the best match of material and medium ; it requires aggressive negotiating skills in order to achieve the best possible positions and discounts , so as to make the maximum use of the client 's money ; and it requires a great attention to detail .
15 Today 's highly competitive business world requires a great deal of capital at the lowest possible cost .
16 This disciplinary technique is designed to ensure that minor misdemeanours such as whining , pestering and tantrums have no reinforcing consequences , and it requires a great deal of control and consistency on your part .
17 To move these goods between ports and factories , factories and shops , and then to people 's houses requires a great deal of transport .
18 The interview analysis , a process that invariably requires a great deal of judgment on the part of the analyst , was even more difficult as a result , particularly when attempting to derive an uncontentious root definition at a later stage .
19 Whilst running a marathon requires a great deal of stamina , yoga is undoubtedly the best way to improve suppleness while weight-lifting obviously develops strength .
20 He is still a child of nature as well as being a child of the spirit , and the practice of non-violence requires a great deal of discipline and courage .
21 London Open Christmas is the biggest in the UK and requires a great deal of help , but there are a number of others that also need your support .
22 It is a skill which can be developed — but it is not easy and requires a great deal of hard work .
23 Gilding — the laying of gold leaf on to surfaces — requires a great deal of patience and practice to achieve a good result .
24 This is much more difficult than it sounds , and requires a great deal of skill and practice ( see Mann 1985 ; Oppenheim 1966 ) .
25 Replacing new genes for old — homologous recombination — is now feasible in animal cells , but the technology requires a great deal of refinement before such a feat could be achieved in human somatic cells .
26 The economies of both Britain and France are currently undergoing major changes , and in both countries , this requires a great deal of flexibility in their respective labour forces .
27 Exporting invariably requires a great deal of documentation and specialised pricing , a large part of which is now being handled by the new computer system .
28 This requires a great deal of homework as they must have a solid rock of knowledge about the collections or an exhibition before they can talk in a relaxed and informative way .
29 On balance the findings suggest that successful treatment requires a comprehensive package of services which address both the interpersonal and concrete needs of all family members .
30 This requires a comprehensive programme for the development of suitable collection systems and to ensure the creation of reliable and economically valid markets .
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