Example sentences of "[vb mod] be [prep] [adj] benefit " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The withdrawal from ERM and the subsequent devaluation of sterling should be of particular benefit to Scotland because of the higher propensity to export . |
| 2 | The relationship between member and Society is therefore a crucial one and must be of mutual benefit . |
| 3 | Such an attitude , though unfavourable to the concept of a universal church , could be of great benefit to cathedrals , monasteries , and parish churches , because it provided them with protectors , and because often a high standard of religious observance could be stimulated by family pride . |
| 4 | ‘ Laser welding could be of major benefit , ’ said Dr Watson . |
| 5 | ‘ There are plenty of opportunities for a greater exchange of expertise which could be of tremendous benefit to both sides . |
| 6 | This is undoubtedly an area where further advice , guidance , encouragement and practical support now , could be of considerable benefit in the long run towards co-ordinating the current uneven and inequitable distribution of in-service training . |
| 7 | These results are the first controlled data to syggest that cyclosporin may be of clinical benefit in patients with ulcerative colitis . |
| 8 | The other side of the reactivity coin is that change induced in respondents by evaluation may be of positive benefit . |
| 9 | This may be of particular benefit in paediatric liver diseases where the diagnosis of PSC may be made without resorting to invasive techniques . |
| 10 | The Ulster representatives feel that Manchester is capable of staging a games of ‘ unparalleled quality ’ which would be of lasting benefit to world sport . |
| 11 | The Ulster representatives feel that Manchester is capable of staging a games of ‘ unparalleled quality ’ which would be of lasting benefit to world sport . |
| 12 | Moynihan and his growing body of supporters ridiculed this proposal , and many commentators felt that the administration would find it very difficult to reject Moynihan 's demand for an immediate social security tax cut ( which would benefit all citizens ) whilst pursuing a reduction in capital gains tax which would be of chief benefit to those who were already among the most wealthy . |
| 13 | ‘ The quarry would be of tremendous benefit to the building industry , ’ said Mr Jones . |
| 14 | Such a policy would be of especial benefit to bilingual or multilingual children . |
| 15 | The regional CBI believed that that would be of great benefit and was grateful for my right hon. Friend 's measures to alleviate the uniform business rate . |
| 16 | If it were abandoned , the burden on local authorities of trying to collect what the Prime Minister described as a virtually uncollectable tax would be substantially lightened , and that would be of great benefit . |
| 17 | So to a certain extent the idea was to that if we had the thing worked out it would be of great benefit to the people who were popping by . |
| 18 | She said the Labour Party 's national minimum wage proposals would be of particular benefit to women and promised to bring all opted-out hospitals back into the mainstream . |
| 19 | This would be of obvious benefit to the spider , whose web would last longer , but it would also help the bird to avoid getting dirtied by sticky spider silk . |
| 20 | The lane down to the harbour was steep ; the oncoming wind would be of positive benefit . |
| 21 | A compromise of allowing her to reduce her scheduled hours and time of working should be offered , thus providing some income and retaining her entitlement to annual leave when it will be of personal benefit to her . |
| 22 | The wood chips will be of practical benefit , too , for the school children . |
| 23 | ‘ Do you feel your study of statistics will be of long-term benefit to you in the job market ? ’ |
| 24 | He says the whole initiative is worthwhile and will be of great benefit but the loss of the Dickensian character of the area would be detrimental . |
| 25 | ‘ This will be of great benefit to the people of Darlington and Teesdale . |
| 26 | Indeed , you will learn many things which will be of great benefit to you , not only in your later years in School , but also as you prepare for ‘ life in society ’ . |
| 27 | There are still places available on this weekend , which will be of great benefit to all teachers . |
| 28 | It will be of significant benefit to the police in investigating and detecting crime . |
| 29 | They have to be outstanding academically , and must show that having served pupillage and completed a limited period of practice in this country they intend subsequently to return to their country of origin , and that the experience of English pupillage and practice will be of significant benefit in establishing a practice in their home country . |
| 30 | So the results of this trial will be of enormous benefit to mothers as in future they will be offered a treatment which has been shown to be effective . |