Example sentences of "[vb pp] a [adj] part in the " in BNC.

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1 Many advice workers are unaware that they have had a democratic part in the policy decisions that have adopted these training requirements and some even see these demands on them as a personal affront .
2 This unit had played a major part in the successful First Libyan Campaign , and included a number of experienced fighter pilots in its ranks .
3 In the last ten years social movements of all kinds have played a major part in the transition to democracy ( and not only in Latin America and Eastern Europe ) , in human rights , environmental , peace and other movements .
4 Britain had played a major part in the Bretton Woods agreement which , through the establishment of the International Monetary Fund , led to a major role for sterling as a reserve currency [ Eckes , 1975 ] ; and in 1945 , after considerable debate , it had opted for a large US loan ( $3.75bn plus $650m in settlement of Lend-Lease obligations ) as against tighter domestic restrictions on consumption , to help to overcome post-war shortages of goods and materials .
5 Priority will also be given to cooperation with many social movements which have played a major part in the struggle for democracy in different parts of the world .
6 The Institute has played a major part in the development of the Construction Industry Council and the policies it has developed on the key issues affecting the industry .
7 It was the ultimate war , the final confrontation between Good and Evil , and he had played a major part in the war .
8 However , the bill exempted the mosque in Ayodhya , Uttar Pradesh , an issue which had provoked fierce rioting in recent years and had played a major part in the collapse of the government of V. P. Singh in November 1990 [ see p. 37854 ] .
9 Since then Johnson Matthey has played a major part in the development of methods of refining and melting platinum and iridium in order to produce ingots of alloy able to meet the metric commission requirements .
10 Paterson 's personal record at Twickenham is rather better , however , having played a key part in the 1971 win and spectated both when Tom Smith scored the decisive try in 1983 and when a draw was registered in 1989 .
11 In Tolmezzo Domanov was joined by General Peter Krasnov , who had played a prominent part in the Russian Civil War , first as Ataman of the Don Cossacks and later in the Baltic States .
12 The trade unions are by far the largest body representing people who will be affected by the introduction of new technologies , and in Britain they have played a prominent part in the debate about information technology .
13 We have played a decisive part in the development of the Community over the past decade .
14 But faith has always played a big part in the game , and in France they have often made things happen simply by believing .
15 ‘ Our computerised systems have definitely played a big part in the fact that our guests keep on returning to Hallery House ; the hotel continues to provide the same level of efficient , friendly service ( whether or not we are there in person ourselves ) at all times .
16 Serbia , which bad been semi-independent from 1817 and fully independent from 1878 , and which had played a considerable part in the First World War ( and suffered enormous losses ) , was the nucleus of the new state .
17 It is evident that the larger and more popular temples may have played a considerable part in the economy of any province .
18 As a Class 2 Port Operator , Driver Oliver had already played a full part in the discharge of many of the vessels , but everyone took their turn at sentry duty in the trenches protecting the squadron location .
19 Staff from the group have played a large part in the Logica data architecture and 1:10K digital mapping consultancies , and have worked with staff from other divisions to start developing a BGS wide approach to digital databases .
20 As everywhere else on earth , climate has played a large part in the distribution of species , as have vegetational changes , which are the direct result of climatic variation .
21 Nicaraguan peasants , having played a vital part in the Sandinista revolution , are participating actively in agrarian reform .
22 It is useful ( though not always vital ) to have played a significant part in the development of popular music .
23 This signal , which was headed " Personal BGS for C of S " , has played a significant part in the controversy over the events in Austria in 1945 , not least because of the phrase " verbal directive from Macmillan " .
24 Eustace had played a significant part in the struggle between Angevin and Capetian royal houses , but , as with the case of his contemporary , Fulk Fitzwarine [ q.v. ] , it was his exploits as a fugitive on the run from authority which really appealed to his biographer .
25 It is clear that law centres have played a significant part in the provision of legal advice , but there are contrasting indications about their future wellbeing .
26 The profession has played a significant part in the development of products for long-term insurance companies and this has been helped considerably by the work carried out by the CMI Bureau , something which is unique in Europe .
27 Competition had recently played an increasing part in the MOD 's procurement policy by the use of competitive tendering .
28 Most Labour supporters in unions played an active part in the last general election and county elections .
29 She has played an active part in the sixth form committee , displaying remarkable skills in organising and motivating others .
30 In pagan days , when Celtic pilgrims journeyed not to Knock but to the Sacred Feasts of Tara , matchmaking played an important part in the celebrations .
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