Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun] for a [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When young Scott Booth underlined his claim for a first full international start against the Germans on Wednesday by continuing his scoring form with Aberdeen 's second goal six minutes into the second half , things looked bleak for the hosts . |
| 2 | MIGHTY Wigan launch their bid for a fifth consecutive Stones Bitter championship title at home to Hullone of just two sides to win in the league at Central Park last season . |
| 3 | SUZANNE , 19 , had visited my surgery for a second time in five days . |
| 4 | DANISH international Bjorn Kristensen yesterday staked his claim for a First Division recall at Newcastle United . |
| 5 | British Citizens for Hong Kong renewed its campaign for a last resort right-of-British abode for all . |
| 6 | Despite the persistent rumours of drug use Barry commanded a considerable degree of popularity , particularly amongst the city 's 70 per cent black population , and on Jan. 21 , 1990 , he had planned to announce his candidacy for a fourth consecutive term as mayor . |
| 7 | World No 1 Monica Seles began her bid for a third consecutive title by crushing a hopelessly outclassed Nathalie Tauziat 6–1 , 6–2 . |
| 8 | In December 1990 , the Commission amended its Proposal for a Fifth Directive as part of a general policy of eliminating obstacles to takeover bids . |
| 9 | WIGAN will launch their bid for a fifth consecutive Stones Bitter Championship title at home to Hull one of just two sides to win in the league at Central Park last season . |
| 10 | Oxford was an active supporter of the Readeption of Henry VI in 1470/1 , and on Edward IV 's return the family lost their estates for a second time . |
| 11 | Oxford was an active supporter of the Readeption of Henry VI in 1470/1 , and on Edward IV 's return the family lost their estates for a second time . |
| 12 | To paddle around Laguna Chica enjoying the idle drift of time , the depth of natural silence ; to go and rest my head for a last time between the fifteen-foot-high buttresses of Big Tree … |
| 13 | Both Dragoons had galloped past Sharpe and were now trying to turn their horses for a second attack . |
| 14 | I am a recent subscriber , having recently renewed my subscription for a second year and I have enjoyed every issue that has come to me in the post . |
| 15 | I left my sack for a third time clipped to Sal and relished the cool caress of wind around my back as I finally found out how to enjoy myself on the steep granite of the ridge . |
| 16 | PETRA KRONBERGER begins her campaign for a fourth consecutive title when the women 's World Cup Alpine ski season opens in Park City , Utah , this weekend . |
| 17 | ‘ Forgetting your directions for a second time . |