Example sentences of "shown considerable " in BNC.

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1 As will be seen in the remaining chapters , a particular form of Irish catholicism known as monopoly catholicism has assisted in the concrete success of the mix of the beliefs with economic beliefs in capitalism , ownership of land , and inheritance , helping to bring the elements to an explicit formulation in the 1937 Irish constitution , which has ever since shown considerable resistance to reformulation .
2 Young people have shown considerable ingenuity , resourcefulness and determination in solving difficult industrial problems .
3 Finally , courts have shown considerable reluctance to allow judicial review of decisions of social workers designed to protect children from abuse , for fear of putting undue pressure on them in the performance of difficult tasks .
4 Bendinat Estate Management has shown considerable business acumen by offering a range of optional management services to owners , including regular inspections of the property , accounts paid , routine maintenance , maid service , laundry and even secretarial facilities .
5 Truman 's career had developed wholly in the domestic context where he had shown considerable guile and courage .
6 Under Kinnock 's leadership Labour has shown considerable capacity for discipline .
7 Indeed , with the beginnings of credit unions in this country , one group that has shown considerable interest in this development has been this group of lenders whose business has been with poor people .
8 Now , ’ Hassan licked a forefinger and turned a page of his notebook , ‘ you are no doubt aware that Madame Lavender has shown considerable hostility towards Monsieur Erdle on a number of occasions ? ’
9 I know that the hon. Member has shown considerable interest in the case that is the subject of the debate , although I find it surprising that he has chosen to raise the matter in this way .
10 By simply refusing to follow the pack you have shown considerable maturity .
11 After the talks Goh said that the Sultan had shown considerable interest in joining the FPDA , and that Singapore would welcome and support such a move .
12 Third , the government had introduced new mechanisms to reinforce the accountability of health authorities and managers upwards , and shown considerable political clout in using these mechanisms to enforce its policies .
13 Adherents to a disease model of mental illness have shown considerable interest in the possibility that disorder is inherited , either a given condition itself , or some related psychological dysfunction .
14 In particular sales of kitchens and bedrooms have shown considerable increases and whilst we 're pleased with the response to our new products we remain cautious on the outlook for consumer expenditure .
15 The " Peace Ballot " had shown considerable support for the use of economic and even military sanctions against an aggressor and this popular attitude was reflected in the policy adopted by the Trades Union Congress and the dominant block of union officials within the Labour Party .
16 The voting at the special January conference of the League had shown considerable disagreement with adherence to the Unity Manifesto .
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