Example sentences of "[noun] means [pers pn] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The complicated nature of the construction of most rucksacks means they ca n't be totally waterproof . |
| 2 | Chief Inspector , Robin Harrier , says the increase in crime means they must take more action . |
| 3 | ’ Having one ticket and tour agent means we can control the distribution of tickets … and ensure we offer a good and fair deal . |
| 4 | Possible legal action means I can not describe the details , but I was the front-seat passenger who had seconds to utter an expletive before the impact . |
| 5 | You find that building erm er building and business buying our recommendation means we can erm , we do n't need to advertise er , |
| 6 | ‘ I 'm sorry , ’ said David , ‘ but your throat condition means you could become seriously ill if you came into contact with the wrong sort of germs . |
| 7 | Omitting the scanning side means you can only fax things you can produce on a PC 's screen — you could n't easily add your signature to a letter , for instance . |
| 8 | She has to go into very strict training for the week before , and a week on Saturday means we can have the party on the evening after the Championship . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ The study means I can conduct all the business here , ’ says Melinda . |
| 10 | ‘ The three-month window means it would be foolish to say we can guarantee supplies can not be infected , ’ the spokesman said . |
| 11 | ( But it has recently been pointed out that occasional use of these as cavalrymen means they can not have been a wholly depressed class . ) |
| 12 | And the special pull-forward visor means you can increase the effectiveness of the hood over a greater area . |
| 13 | The ideal location of the Paloma Blanca , set amidst orange trees and attractive gardens means you can enjoy the best of both worlds — daytime relaxation and night-time life . |
| 14 | Your upbeat mood means you 'll be the life and soul of any party . |
| 15 | Prison officers at Strangeways are threatening to break off negotiations with those inmates still holding out in the jail , but they 're denying the ultimatum means they 'll use force to end the five day siege . |
| 16 | Obviously , having two amps means you 'll hear yourself better on stage , but I would have thought that a performer would prefer actual monitoring or foldback to come from a PA source ( ie. what the audience is hearing ) rather than a backline source . |
| 17 | ( The greater surface area presented by plantations means they may ‘ scrub ’ 60 per cent more pollution from the air than open ground . ) |
| 18 | Percy says losing his artificial limbs means he 'll lose his independence and his dignity . |
| 19 | Being able to divide a living/dining room into two distinct areas means you can easily create an intimate setting . |
| 20 | Good quality , additive-free , fresh lean meat is an excellent food , but our fast food philosophy means we may eat a lesser version . |
| 21 | But the RSPCA says a loophole in the law means it ca n't stop one of the worst offenders from owning animals , despite his appalling record . |
| 22 | Her mode of transport means she will arrive drenched at the door of a farmhouse to beg shelter and ask leave to dry herself by the fire . |
| 23 | You can use several Pump Wagons together , or advance them with chariots or big monsters , but their random move means you ca n't rely on them to hit the enemy at the same time . |
| 24 | Mike Evans , Managing Director of Pacplas , summed up the judges ' view : ‘ First , they 've achieved a great deal and the spirit of the team means they 'll get better and better . |
| 25 | It warns that the spread of vast computer data banks means it will soon be possible to identify individuals walking along a street , whether or not they have committed a crime : ‘ The new PNC2 police national computer will be capable of storing digitised photographs to which detectives will have instant access . ’ |
| 26 | Their lack of routine means you can often encourage them to feed when you want them to — such as just before you set off on an outing . |
| 27 | Shivering pleasantly in her new blouse trimmed with lace nicked from Silvex Modes the week before , two quid borrowed from Ted means they can afford a few halves , jumping over the gutter full of leaves . |
| 28 | Expressing yourself at the time of negative feelings means you will be less apt to hurt someone . |
| 29 | But a flight delay means he will not arrive in Sydney until Sunday morning . |
| 30 | If the race means you will miss a long run , replace your next hard day with the long run if your schedule will allow it . |