Example sentences of "a problem [conj] the " in BNC.

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1 This is a problem whether the transsexual is operated on or not , but is seen in greater relief if he is not .
2 Scattering may be a problem unless the sample is very finely ground .
3 Others , particularly socialists , were convinced that the downward trend in population growth was not , in itself , a problem since the key to the future prosperity of Britain was to be found in the redistribution of income to ensure that all enjoyed an income sufficient to enjoy healthy life .
4 Parking is a problem but the parish council are working to get a proper car park to give off-street parking .
5 Apparently she 's got a problem that the oil pollution is coming off this site where they 're refurbishing the boilers .
6 In many ways they have been forced to bend the rules to tackle a problem that the planning system did not create and can not solve without perverting legitimate public interests .
7 This is a problem that the Institute of Directors has outlined in its survey .
8 Suppose I 'm an industrialist listening to this programme , and I 've been very interested in what you 've been saying , and I feel that I 've got a problem that the University could possibly give me some advice on .
9 Introduction of the new machines with a more relaxed attitude toward third party hardware has meant that adding large screens in no longer a problem although the prices are still higher than a corresponding PC-based device .
10 This is not a problem while the book 's owner still lives , but on his death the spell book becomes a source of uncontrolled power that can not easily be defused .
11 The average age of entry for the diploma course is between 18 and 20 , though some schools accept entrants as young as 17 , others students up to 30 : age between these limits is not likely to be a problem provided the candidate shows talent , flexibility and motivation .
12 Access should n't be a problem provided the walker sticks to the glen paths , but a prior check with the estates is courteous and this journey should be avoided during the peak of the deer stalking season .
13 For , says Mr Lawson , a trade deficit is not in itself a problem if the world is happy to finance it .
14 It only becomes a problem if the environment encourages it to grow excessively .
15 The bottom line with the café owner has always been about payments for car parking but it becomes a problem if the establishment is closed more than it is open .
16 It is less of a problem if the camcorder microphone is an unidirectional type , that is one which will tend to accept sound which is coming from the camera direction only .
17 While this may not present a problem if the child 's difficulty is perceived as one of understanding syntax , it does emphasise the point that , although LARSP is very detailed , it is not necessarily the best assessment for every child .
18 The employer may have a problem if the employee has not managed to sell the old property at the end of this time .
19 Which might be a problem if the client 's had ill health in the meantime .
20 It could even be a problem if the three players are not coming .
21 It could even be a problem if the three players are not coming .
22 Men in particular may find this is a problem when the idea still persists that being able to hold your alcohol proves what a great guy you are .
23 This can be something of a problem when the user wishes to receive one ( or more ) a.m. stations on the medium or long-wave band !
24 Getting in shape is always a problem when the spring comes and last year was no exception .
25 Does a situation only become a problem when the sufferer identifies it as something about which he or she , can do something ?
26 Resale is not a problem when the commodity is a service ( train journeys , electricity supply ) , which must be consumed as it is purchased .
27 The attention is not so much of a problem when the dogs are puppies as the idea is to train the dog to not be afraid of people , but when this happens to a fully trained guide dog accompanying a blind person it can cause problems .
28 Instead , she said , there had been a problem when the council employed a contractor to lay a new waterproof surface on the top deck , to which NCP contributed half the cost .
29 Instead , she said , there had been a problem when the council employed a contractor to lay a new waterproof surface on the top deck , to which NCP contributed half the cost .
30 The use of a petrol block on a diesel engine is not a problem as the parts are exactly the same The problem is with the crankshaft The diesel unit is of forged steel and carries a ‘ D ’ stamped on the web of the crank The petrol version , whilst sharing exactly the same dimensions is marked P and it is made from cast iron and will not run for long in a diesel unit — as you have discovered Some military petrol engines however are fitted with the forged steel crank and these will fit and run in diesel units
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