Example sentences of "[vb mod] [prep] a [adj] extent " in BNC.
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| 1 | Any argument concerning the merits or otherwise of the device must to a great extent be guided by a discussion on the merits/demerits of insider dealing . |
| 2 | In addition , the organized networks could to a certain extent rely on intimidation and social pressure . |
| 3 | This may to a certain extent have been true . |
| 4 | His sonorous voice and deliberate utterance may to a great extent account for this but it should also be remarked that as Highbury Quadrant was the first church to introduce the Electrophone , perfection has been probably acquired by long practice in the details requisite to success . ’ |
| 5 | An STV constituency can to a limited extent have the number of its seats adjusted in accordance with its magnitude . |
| 6 | Similarly , the patients who injure themselves do not form a homogeneous group , but include individuals who can to a large extent be classified into three subgroups on the basis of the type of injury inflicted and the associated degree of suicidal intent : |
| 7 | ( b ) As chairman of the cabinet , he can to a large extent determine the nature of discussions within cabinet . |