Example sentences of "large [noun sg] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The two largest creditor republics , Russia and Ukraine , would take 61.34 per cent and 16.37 per cent of the debt respectively . |
| 2 | Collectively these various banking centres make the ECM one of the largest money markets in the world . |
| 3 | Another case is that of Bull , the French nationalised computer manufacturer , which acquired a 65% controlling interest in the American company , Honeywell , and then in 1989 of the microcomputer company , Zenith , to become one of the largest computer companies in Europe . |
| 4 | ICL is a big company with a big ambition — to become one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world . |
| 5 | Digital Equipment Corporation was , in dollar revenues , one of the world 's three largest computer manufacturers , and was the largest manufacturer of minicomputers . |
| 6 | Standard Life , Norwich Union and Friends Provident forged ‘ tied ’ links with , respectively , the Halifax , Leeds Permanent and Abbey National , three of the largest building societies in the country . |
| 7 | This effectively means that only the largest building societies , those with assets of 100m or more , can effectively compete . |
| 8 | It is one of the largest university buildings in Europe . |
| 9 | Apart from the facilities available in individual departments , excellent support for postgraduate study is provided by the Library — one of the largest University libraries in the UK — and in computing by the largest campus network in Britain . |
| 10 | Edinburgh University Library is one of the largest university libraries in the UK . |
| 11 | However , it embarked on an even larger programme of educational expansion , with the result that education has consistently been one of the largest budget items . |
| 12 | Sotheby 's and Christie 's have hired one of New York State 's largest lobbying firms to rally opposition to the Brodsky bill . |
| 13 | A new report from IT specialist Dr James Martin and London-based Applied Learning International finds that amongst the largest user organisations in the UK and Ireland , IBM still leads the way as far as mainframe , mid-range and personal computer installations go . |
| 14 | Dell became one of the world 's largest PC companies by using computers to avoid an expensive dealer network or salesforce and sell directly to consumers . |
| 15 | On the other hand , massed fire from several cannons can be devastating on even the largest enemy units . |
| 16 | Local fish is worth seeking out since the area has one of the largest fishing fleets in the Mediterranean . |
| 17 | Prior to Namibian independence , the waters of the Benguela current were illegally fished by the world 's largest fishing fleets , with no regard to quotas . |
| 18 | Like the earlier pact which was due to due to expire in 1991 [ see pp. 36636 ; 34522-23 ] , the new agreement did not provide for a price support structure common to other commodity arrangements and favoured by the two largest jute producers , Bangladesh and India . |
| 19 | Previously Mark had seven year 's of experience with Allders of Croydon , one of the country 's largest department stores , where he supervised a diverse range of product displays . |
| 20 | His main role with the consultants was to open a new Scottish regional office in Edinburgh and from there he built them up into one of the largest transportation consultants in Scotland . |
| 21 | The University of Bradford Management Centre is one of the largest MBA schools in the UK and highly rated for its research tradition and professional relevance . |
| 22 | However , biotechnology is growing into one of the largest research fields of the nineties . |
| 23 | By the time he became vice-president of International Creative Management , one of the largest talent agencies in the world , he represented not only a host of illustrious American stars — Helen Hayes , Mary Martin , Arlene Dahl , Maureen Stapleton , Ruth Gordon , Carol Channing , Lillian Gish — but most of the leading actors of the British theatre , including Laurence Olivier , Ralph Richardson , John Gielgud , Rex Harrison , Peggy Ashcroft , Albert Finney and Vanessa Redgrave . |
| 24 | Japan 's three largest car companies — Toyota , Nissan and Honda — have each announced plans to establish assembly plants in Britain , with Honda having a collaborative agreement and other close links with Rover ( see Figure 4.1 ) . |
| 25 | A DECISION to allow building on one of Darlington 's largest car parks has sparked fresh fears about the town centre 's commercial future . |
| 26 | ‘ No , I can honestly say that the facts are correct : I am thirty-two , I did live for many years in Scotland , and yes , I do head one of the largest investment corporations in the country . ’ |
| 27 | The consortium formed by BTG 's management and staff is led by CINVen , one of Europe 's largest investment funds and , according to a statement from Ian Harvey , BTG 's chief executive , is composed of a group of well-known and highly respected financial and academic institutions . |
| 28 | Prime Minister Casimir Oye Mba tendered the resignation of his transitional government on Nov. 19 ; he was reappointed by President Omar Bongo two days later , and the composition of a government of national union was announced on Nov. 26 , in which the PDG held about one-third of the portfolios and the five largest opposition parties were represented . |
| 29 | A new government was appointed in November 1990 in which PDG member held three-quarters of the portfolios [ not one-third as stated on p. 37841 ] and the five largest opposition parties were represented by eight ministers [ for previous full Cabinet list as of May 1990 see p. 37480 ] . |
| 30 | In multiparty legislative elections held in September , October and November the ruling Gabonese Democratic Party ( PDG ) retained an overall majority in the National Assembly , but seven opposition parties gained representation ; a new government , in which the five largest opposition parties were also represented , was appointed in November [ see pp. 37701 ; 37767 ; 37841 ] . |