Example sentences of "[prep] [be] [prep] little [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is on these grounds that we could discount the ‘ rare exceptions ’ referred to by Nossal ( 1975 : 46 , above ) , since the superfluous testing which he condemns has a far greater probability of continuing to be of little benefit to mankind , even in the advancement of knowledge , than the work of Gray , Gallistel , or the early objectives of Blakemore . |
| 2 | Conversely , there are many , so-called , all-inclusive communication models which are so grotesque as to be of little use to anyone . |
| 3 | This last argument seems to be of little use against the solipsist , who is not interested in communication with others . |
| 4 | He stated : ‘ It is somewhat bizarre that local authorities should single out the nuclear industry with its accident-free transport record for attack when the public is placed at far greater risk by the routine traffic in fuels and chemicals which seem to be of little interest to our councillors . ’ |
| 5 | So the notion of individual deterrence seems to be of little value in justifying our penal practices . |
| 6 | Hence , even though line-printer mapping systems might at first sight appear to be of little value in comparison with plotter-based systems , there are instances when it is convenient or cost-effective to make use of them . |
| 7 | But the links were not consistent or sustained , in part perhaps because it was unclear what the general discussions could be expected to deliver for particular firms and structure plans , in particular , soon gained a reputation for being of little relevance for actual processes of development . |