Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] to the development of " in BNC.
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| 1 | The research should contribute to the development of expert systems used in large-scale monitoring of corporate performance . |
| 2 | In addition , Colwell et al ( 1978 ) have postulated that abnormal platelet function secondary to the diabetic state may contribute to the development of the specific microvascular disease of diabetics which makes an important contribution to morbidity and mortality in the diabetic population , principally through retinopathy , nephropathy and neuropathy and possibly also a cardiopathy ( Keen & Jarrett , 1982 ) . |
| 3 | Other motor abnormalities of the oesophagus that may contribute to the development of reflux oesophagitis are diminished peristaltic pressure amplitude , shortened duration and slowed propagation of the contraction waves , reduced peristaltic frequency , and delayed oesophageal transit . |
| 4 | Sale et al. ( 1975 ) have suggested that increased public education about the facts of attempted suicide , as opposed to commonly held beliefs , might contribute to the development of less favourable attitudes , which in turn might lead to a reduction in suicide attempts . |
| 5 | Nevertheless , we propose that the increased concentration of bile acids and increased daily excretion may predispose to the development of polyps . |
| 6 | Intestinal motility disturbances with prolonged intestinal transit times are well described in patients with cystic fibrosis and may predispose to the development of small bowel bacterial overgrowth , bacterial dehydroxylation and deconjugation of bile acids , decreased bile salt solubility , diminished intestinal bile acid absorption , and excessive faecal bile acid loss . |
| 7 | It has been suggested that emergency colectomy and postoperative sepsis may predispose to the development of pouchitis . |
| 8 | Another possible explanation is that alcohol impairs renal sodium excretion ; the resulting sodium retention could contribute to the development of peripheral oedema . |
| 9 | The ISCSH said : ‘ By enhancing the frequency or severity of childhood respiratory illnesses , [ passive smoking ] could contribute to the development of respiratory disease in adult life among nonsmokers. ’ [ 4 ] . |
| 10 | Both objectives require the application of higher level knowledge to identify inconsistencies at individual levels , so it is possible that techniques developed for recognition applications could contribute to the development of text understanding systems . |
| 11 | The establishment of a law centre may lead to the development of local legal aid solicitors ' practices , to some extent relying on referrals from the law centre . |
| 12 | This is an extremely valuable marker of significant biliary obstruction , which may lead to the development of hepatic damage and secondary biliary cirrhosis . |
| 13 | Defective gastric acid secretion predisposes to abnormal small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and recurrent enteric infections , both conditions that may lead to the development of persistent diarrhoea and malabsorption , resulting in malnutrition and growth failure . |
| 14 | In a statement the WEU declared that the transfer in January 1993 of the WEU Council and Secretariat from Paris and London respectively to Brussels would contribute to the development of WEU 's specific relations with the European Union on the one hand and with NATO on the other . |
| 15 | Paul Newman , Director of the British Flat Roofing Council , describes the Council 's major research project which will contribute to the development of European Standards |
| 16 | The investigation will contribute to the development of the ESRC Council 's Information Resource Management Initiative . |
| 17 | Furthermore , if resources permit , it might be possible to also examine one of the telecommunications-related projects organised by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry which will contribute to the development of the broader digital network system . |
| 18 | Whilst it is hoped that this text as a whole will contribute to the development of the personal qualities necessary for successful salesmanship , this chapter concentrates specifically on those aspects of international selling with which a firm either exporting or contemplating the same should be familiar . |
| 19 | The brushwood groynes 200 yards off-shore hold the sediment as the tide retreats through them and NRA officials hope it will lead to the development of new saltmarsh to reduce the impact of waves hitting the sea wall . |
| 20 | In time this will lead to the development of faults . |
| 21 | There is general agreement that a better understanding of the mechanisms of invasion and metastasis will lead to the development of new and more successful treatment strategies . |
| 22 | In his Commons statement , Mr Heseltine also announced the go-ahead for three gas-fired stations which were awaiting approval when the review was ordered , including the PowerGen station at Connah 's Quay in north Wales , which will lead to the development of a group of offshore oil and gas finds in Liverpool Bay . |
| 23 | It is hoped the move will lead to the development of a combined service with the library — a kind of one-stop resource for information and learning . |
| 24 | With this is mind our Eastern European specialist , Ernest Lee , has travelled extensively throughout the year identifying those area where LCCIEB can contribute to the development of a well qualified workforce . |
| 25 | One area where the school librarian can contribute to the development of new technology in the school is the use of viewdata systems . |
| 26 | These are often a combination of personal and peer-group interests ; and pursuing them can lead to the development of a wide range of knowledge and skills . |
| 27 | Much of the research in parallel computing is carried out within the Research Division of the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre which is investigating those fundamental aspects of parallel computing which can lead to the development of new and improved systems and user support tools . |