Example sentences of "[adj] for the [adj] [noun] ['s] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ I should be grateful for the Financial Secretary 's guidance on these two points . |
2 | Claudia shook her head , grateful for the other woman 's offer . |
3 | I was grateful for the Foreign Secretary 's friendly reference to me at the Conservative party conference , and his acceptance of my expertise on one subject — even though it was only the cinema . |
4 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's kind personal comment and for his continuing support over many years for the policy of integrated education . |
5 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's opening comments , but not very grateful for his latter comments . |
6 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's first remark . |
7 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's support . |
8 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's support which I take to be absolutely unequivocal support for the Trident programme . |
9 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's words about Her Majesty the Queen . |
10 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's support . |
11 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's support for Mr. Norman Warner , whose appointment will be widely welcomed by those who know him as an independent-minded and good man . |
12 | I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman 's remarks about the overall agreement that we have reached . |
13 | claims that Holiday Inns ' commitment to TQM , introduced to the group in 1989 , made it easier for the 14 Scotts ' Hospitality properties to switch their franchise to Marriott Hotels , who are long-standing TQM enthusiasts . |
14 | Vicki is also favourite for the undefended girls ' 1618 years 100m butterfly title . |
15 | Cooper was interviewed by Rovers last weekend and emerged as favourite for the vacant manager 's job ahead of Port Vale 's John Rudge and ex-Southampton manager Chris Nicholl . |
16 | Even now he says he was surprised by the appointment , which caused him to make himself unavailable for the British Lions ' tour of South Africa . |
17 | Although both sides became frustrated , it says much for the social workers ' determination that they turned up to meetings and attempted to understand me . |
18 | Is not the approach to lawmaking found in this Bill a topic fit for the Royal Commission 's attention ? |
19 | THE 1992 programme is going to run a bit late for the European Community 's financial-services companies . |
20 | Last night Det Chief Supt Colin Port , heading the kidnap hunt , said : ‘ We are gravely concerned for the abducted man 's safety . |
21 | ‘ Are you all right , Wei Feng ? ’ he asked , concerned for the old man 's health . |
22 | Detectives say they 've no proof that a serial killer is responsible for the four women 's deaths , but they are pooling all information in the hope that a common link may be found |
23 | During the late seventies , Johnny collaborated with and produced albums for the legendary Muddy Waters , and in so doing was almost single-handedly responsible for the great bluesman 's comeback . |
24 | Since 1805 husbands had been legally responsible for the married couple 's tax affairs and any married couple 's allowance had been received by the husband . |
25 | But Conran claims that it was the application of the commonsense element of design that was primarily responsible for the retail group 's eventual runaway success . |
26 | Tax representatives are jointly responsible for the overseas businesses ' tax liabilities , although it is the overseas business , rather than the tax representative , which is seen to be registered for UK VAT . |
27 | The idea that the peace movement was responsible for the National Government 's policy of appeasement will not withstand examination . |
28 | If you add on the transfer of resources caused by rich countries paying much less for the poor world 's raw materials , then the flow is more like $60 billion . |
29 | Mr Byers , MP for Tyneside constituency Wallsend , wants the inquiry by the National Audit Office to be part of its investigation into VSEL 's successful tender for the Royal Navy 's new helicopter carrier . |
30 | The 1989 defence budget called for 1.7 per cent growth in spending to 11.75 billion lei ( approximately £500 million — Britain 's defence budget in the same period was £19.2 billion ) , but this is insufficient for the armed forces ' perceived needs . |