Example sentences of "[noun] can [not/n't] be attributed to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The catalytic inactivity of the mutant protein can not be attributed to a defect in overall folding since Dcm and Dcm/Cys177Ser show indistinguishable DNA binding properties ( see below : Figure 4 ) . |
| 2 | The fault can not be attributed to a draughting error because the 2N3904 and BC546 are npn transistors and the circuit will pass only 5mA when 2.7V is between A and B. |
| 3 | Taking age into account does not lead to estimates closer to unity , and hence the effects can not be attributed to confounding . |
| 4 | The oral shield of A. bellis is slightly rounded triangular while in A. tritonis it is distinctly arrowhead-shaped and this disparity can not be attributed to differences in size . |
| 5 | On substantive questions under the Convention , particularly whether the applicant has had a fair trial , matters of ‘ lawyer failure ’ generally do not result in a violation of the Convention because such failure can not be attributed to the State , which is the only respondent before the Commission or the Court . |
| 6 | It has been suggested that the rapid increase in the Muslim population during this period can not be attributed to the mass conversion of Bogomils , as the greatest increases were recorded in the areas where Bogomils were fewer in number , especially in the towns . |
| 7 | This difference can not be attributed to more enlightened guessing when subjects knew the title because recall of words closely related to the title and of words not closely related to the title was equally improved . |
| 8 | A number of studies demonstrate that Britain 's lower productivity performance in international terms can not be attributed to a substantially disproportionate concentration of labour in particular industries [ Panic , 1976 ] . |
| 9 | The long-term decline in the participation of older people , particularly older men , in the workforce can not be attributed to changes in the individual characteristics of older people themselves — their health , attitudes to work and so on . |
| 10 | This suggests that the grade differences can not be attributed to employees in the lower grades being more likely to take the odd day off or to those in the higher grades staying at work despite minor illness . |
| 11 | This description assumes that the disorder can not be attributed to any known specific abnormality of the brain . |
| 12 | If the results did not always work out in the way intended , the blame for the failings of the criminal justice system can not be attributed to any lack of zeal to legislate . |