Example sentences of "[vb -s] for greater [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you do want to portray an older figure , it would be preferable to try Hermione in The Winter 's Tale — she is a more fantastical character , without the added complications of historical authenticity , and so allows for greater flexibility of characterisation . |
| 2 | This approach allows for greater flexibility by concentrating on the nature of the consequences of the breach . |
| 3 | Its supporters make the point that it breaks down rigid hierarchies and allows for greater participation in the decision-making process . |
| 4 | Cut away at least 50mm beyond the noticeable damage , at a downward angle , so that the repair has an overlapping joint , which is stronger and allows for greater accuracy in matching . |
| 5 | The nib allows for greater speed and directness of drawing . |
| 6 | Holdings of overseas securities of course allows for greater diversification of the asset portfolio , and often offers higher yields , especially in the Far East in recent years . |
| 7 | While the exact timings of music transfers may not be too critical , the addition of voice-over commentary usually calls for greater precision . |
| 8 | These include , first , any calls for a radical restructuring of society in which new structures and processes of government are sought which would significantly alter the balance between governors and governed ; second , calls for greater priority to be given to social , community and ecological factors in decision-making and lower priority to be given to economic and technological factors which are geared towards reproducing or sustaining the kind of society that exists at present ; and , third , calls for a significant change in defence policy , for example , a renunciation of nuclear weapons , neutralism or disengagement from military alliances such as NATO ( McAuslan , 1980 , p. 6 ) . |
| 9 | Nevertheless , local newspaper reports say Peking is concerned that this could further fuel calls for greater democracy in Hong Kong , where the British government now seems more committed to increasing the pace of political reform . |
| 10 | Despite the December 1990 agreement on the division of powers between the federal government and the country 's two constituent republics [ see p. 37922 ] , calls for greater autonomy and independence had continued to grow in Slovakia , and Meciar had given them increasingly explicit support , setting up an office of foreign affairs ( headed by his close ally Milan Knazno ) and leading Slovak delegations abroad . |
| 11 | As the education lobby pushes for greater recognition and resources , an ever more sceptical public demand that increased expenditure be reflected in such things as improved academic standards and a greater sense of responsibility in young people . |
| 12 | It provides for greater control as it gives a framework for monitoring and evaluating . |