Example sentences of "similar to the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In May or June they are secured to the top of the stakes in a bush-like fashion similar to the Goblet system practised in Beaujolais . |
| 2 | Even in the rich world , childbirth is between one and a half to three times as dangerous as taking the pill and nearly 11 times as dangerous as being sterilised or using the IUD , whereas early , legal abortion carries a mortality rate similar to the pill . |
| 3 | The most likely option at present suggests that a floating production system , similar to the vessel at the company 's nearby Angus field , will be used . |
| 4 | to use its best efforts to manufacture Videos to a standard similar to the Publisher 's own work , |
| 5 | There used to be one woman one end and one woman the other , with something like something similar to the shape as a ladder . |
| 6 | He commented that if the process was to have practical importance ‘ we would have to find a different catalysing particle which has properties similar to the muon but has a lifetime of at least ten or twenty minutes . ’ |
| 7 | The detection rate of cryptosporidiosis in the one year in which it was possible to be calculated was similar to the finding of 1.4% reported by Baxby and Hart . |
| 8 | This is similar to the idea used on SansAmp , as is the nine volt PP3 battery . |
| 9 | Similar to the idea of producing remedies from disease processes which can then be used to treat the effects of that disease is the idea of potentizing individual substances to counteract allergies and sensitivities to them . |
| 10 | It is suggested that the concept of non-natural user is now understood by the courts as being similar to the idea of unreasonable risk in negligence . |
| 11 | That was similar to the evidence that the Secretary of State gave some weeks ago . |
| 12 | This is to be based around a geometric coding model , similar to the Birsch system which uses an eight digit primary code to describe the characteristics of the part . |
| 13 | The carbine will react with the water to produce acetylene carbonate which is similar to the gas used in cutting torches . |
| 14 | There were tortoises , very similar to the mainland forms except that these were many times bigger , giants that a man could ride . |
| 15 | The Elonex is similar to the Apricot in many ways and even has the optional stereo sound input and output but it does n't have as many security features . |
| 16 | The stocks are finished in wood and fitted with half pistol grips similar to the King 's own guns . |
| 17 | The 1.8-litre petrol engine first introduced in the Clio during May 1991 is similar to the unit now also offered in some models of the Renault 19 . |
| 18 | Similar to the Torygraph , I 'm going to allow use of the transfer list ONCE during the season . |
| 19 | The BPS seems likely to establish a body similar to the Division in its Psychology of Women Section , and an autonomous organization for women in psychology may persist alongside this . |
| 20 | Apparently it has been similar to the crew of a huge tanker somewhere on the high seas sailing hither and tither no doubt , for four long years after setting out , and returning just in time for the recent elections . |
| 21 | Current estimates of the cost of treating leg ulcers in the UK range between £150 million and £600 million yearly — similar to the cost of tobacco-related disease . |
| 22 | The SCREAM of a cat in agony is unmistakable and is similar to the scream of many other animals when being badly hurt or terrorized . |
| 23 | Visually it 's quite easy to identify the model 's Dad as Fender 's Jaguar guitar ; the body outline is very similar to the Jaguar , with that distinctive ‘ leant forward ’ look caused by the pulled-back lower bout , offset waist , longish top horn and distinctive stubbed lower horn . |
| 24 | The Cougar mould was last used about 8 years ago and is past its best ; he suggests the Mirage is similar to the Cougar . |
| 25 | The provision of the main services is at a level similar to the specialist team 's . |
| 26 | Specialist series : These programmes are similar to the specialist programmes on TV . |
| 27 | However , as in Burma , the demobilised soldiers did not just return to civilian life : they formed a quasi-military organisation similar to the PVO , though on an ever larger scale , the People 's Security Organisation , Badan Keamanan Raykat ( BKR ) . |
| 28 | Portable , prefabricated tent-shrines similar to the tabernacle were constructed in Egypt even earlier than this . |
| 29 | In form the Song of Roland is like a succession of vivid , jerky photographs , like an early motion picture ; it is as though the author had set out to describe something similar to the Bayeux Tapestry , depicting the tragedy , not of Harold , but of Roland . |
| 30 | National Awards , similar to the Queen 's Award for Industry , will encourage excellence in schools . |