1.   Although linguistic diversity was considered a positive asset, bilingualism in maintained schools was not supported.

2.   I have the greatest respect for linguistic diversity.

3.   Literacy and education tend therefore to reduce linguistic diversity and to enhance major languages at the expense of minor ones.

4.   The islands are well-known for their linguistic diversity.

5.   Campaigners for linguistic diversity portray themselves as liberal defenders of minority rights, protecting the vulnerable against the forces of global capitalism.

6.   Our immigrants have brought with them a rich linguistic diversity.

7.   If the nine official black languages received similar support, they would have a better survival chance, and linguistic diversity would strengthen.

8.   It is easy enough to get a laugh by exploiting the more common phrases and accents of our linguistic diversity.

9.   Some refuse to encourage such linguistic diversity for fear of weakening national cohesion.