Example sentences of "[verb] for [v-ing] [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is as though the Prime Minister is trying to paint a canvas in the style of Georges Seurat , if I may be forgiven for referring to a continental artist . |
| 2 | She has also been optimised for racing with a Kevlar sail wardrobe . |
| 3 | If forced to answer the question ‘ is firmware hardware or software ? ’ , you would be excused for responding with a helpless ‘ yes ’ . |
| 4 | The structure plan can not be seen for providing for a major or sudden change in direction . |
| 5 | BEEM capsules ( Polaron Equipment Ltd , Watford , Herts ) are used for embedding with a low viscosity resin ( e.g. Spurr ) . |
| 6 | In his commendation , Chief Constable Keith Hellawell says : ‘ Detective Constable Turnbull is commended for acting in a highly-professional manner , displaying diligence and initiative while off duty . |
| 7 | These blades are very thin , and although the metal is often a little softer to allow for bending without a dangerous snap , they therefore bend that much more easily and should be used carefully . |
| 8 | Daniel sliced the bird 's plump breast and pulled tendons out of the lopped legs , fished for stuffing with a long spoon . |
| 9 | William Reid , 31 , had been fired for protesting at a late lunch order from executives at the Daily Mirror 's London offices . |
| 10 | The heading can then be released for cleaning at a later date . |