Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] lack of [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As for the speed of the machine I can not comment as lack of time with the machine did not allow us to perform our usual tests . |
| 2 | In some cases mastery of the ‘ hidden curriculum ’ can almost compensate for lack of ability . |
| 3 | No amount of procedural fairness could compensate for lack of knowledge of the complexities of the law . |
| 4 | Not all such performances are inspiring , however , and a plenitude of decibels does not compensate for lack of quality . |
| 5 | At least we know it did n't fall through lack of effort . |
| 6 | During adolescence bicycle accidents and sporting injuries become more common and , although more aware of danger , rebelliousness or over-confidence may result in lack of consideration for personal safety and the safety of others . |
| 7 | Lack of concentration , poor memory , ‘ slowness ’ , drowsiness , depression , anxiety and irritability can all result from lack of oxygen . |
| 8 | Care should be taken with frost claims as the damage could result from lack of maintenance or the policyholder 's failure to take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of their property . |
| 9 | we 're going to the clinic on Monday I know I forgot when I was there last week , so do n't worry she wo n't die for lack of vitamins . |
| 10 | Without prayers , the Whale will not cooperate in the hunt and the village will starve for lack of food and oil to trade . ’ |
| 11 | It is crucial that the growth of the rootstock should be in advance of the vinestock , or the scion will begin leaf before the union is complete and all such grafts will die from lack of water and nourishment . |
| 12 | No one will die from lack of education as he will from lack of food or basic health care . |
| 13 | It may lead to lack of motivation . |
| 14 | They can lead to lack of clarity about who does what , fail the local loyalty test , are less efficient at making decisions . |
| 15 | It would lead to lack of competition in local retailing and an increasing reliance on basic ‘ no frills ’ stores , selling only a restricted range of products . |
| 16 | For deaf people , this isolation may lead to lack of access to the legal machinery of statementing , which presently conveys at least some protection to those who are struggling with their education . |
| 17 | Too heavy a reliance on a particular firm or industry might lead to lack of balance in research output — fundamental research without an immediate pay-off may be pushed out , and there is also a danger that commercial pressures may begin to dictate the courses on offer . |
| 18 | Some parents were very worried that more integrated settings would lead to lack of attention for children with special needs . |
| 19 | One can allow for lack of strength or stiffness in design but it is much more difficult to allow for cracks which catch the engineer unawares and are dangerous . |
| 20 | The last thing in the world she had thought of becoming was a parson 's wife , and if she were to consider it for any length of time she would refuse through lack of courage . |
| 21 | The response to mounting criticism is to reorganise or complain of lack of resources . |
| 22 | It is true that the cost to the Exchequer is below average because no benefits are paid ( though there is still a loss of potential taxation ) , but the unemployed may suffer from lack of income , boredom and depression in just the same way as the counted unemployed ; furthermore , since they are capable and available for work , they represent a loss of potential output . |
| 23 | Faults occur at less frequent intervals and this means that human maintenance expertise can deteriorate through lack of practice . |
| 24 | Ultimately , the good faith of the doctor must guide his actions , since complaints after the event by patients or relatives may founder for lack of proof . |
| 25 | ‘ Support one day can turn into lack of support the next . ’ |