Example sentences of "tend [to-vb] on [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Unfortunately , most bureaucracies tend to concentrate on small details , sacrificing the overall picture . |
| 2 | Another criticism is that UK banks tend to concentrate on short-term lending , causing a shortage of long-term funds for investment . |
| 3 | Most referees will tell you that when a new directive comes out on a particular law , referees tend to concentrate on that law , sometimes at the expense of refereeing other laws . |
| 4 | The tendency for current research to make use of multi-disciplinary approaches is increasing , although theses themselves tend to concentrate on smaller units of research . |
| 5 | However , since management courses tend to concentrate on basic tasks and procedures , there is a risk that the much larger matters signalled here will be treated rudimentarily at best . |
| 6 | It is noticeable how Dynasty , Dallas , and many other soaps on TV tend to focus on this kind of human weakness , often exploiting covetousness . |
| 7 | The arguments therefore tend to focus on three borderline questions : What is the minimum fault required for conviction of murder ? |
| 8 | Instead , they tend to focus on formal job descriptions , as these are key to performance appraisals . |
| 9 | But what she also inadvertently tells us is how much emphasis her parents ( and all parents ) tend to put on little girls looking good — providing dancing lessons , special party dresses , and constant compliments for being pretty . |
| 10 | Because it also happens , it happens to be the case that in local elections people tend to vote on national issues or perceptions . |