Example sentences of "and [noun pl] [be] similar to " in BNC.

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1 Procedures and functions are similar to subroutines in that they are " bits " of program which perform a discrete function .
2 The compositions of the ignimbrites and granites are similar to Archaean and Proterozoic trondhjemites ( Table 1 ) , with high Sr and Na 2 O , and low Y and heavy rare-earth element ( HREE ) contents .
3 Its overall structure and principles are similar to those of the Library of Congress List of Subject Headings though differences arise from Sears ' being designed for smaller libraries .
4 Back in the auction ring the recession in farming seemed to be having little effect and prices were similar to last year , with one bull making nearly £3,000 .
5 Rhythmic counterpoints and canons are similar to the above , but with the parts imitated in their rhythmic aspect only , ignoring the note-successions and intervals of the leading voice .
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