Example sentences of "[conj] [modal v] [verb] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The broom was there , sawdust , a pile of dirty pots , two kegs of ale , but nothing that might do for a skirt . |
| 2 | We are now supposed to understand Enterprise Solutions less as a show than as a high-level executive meeting that might pass for a meeting of the Unix War College . |
| 3 | In Britain , though , ever since his selection the media had become very excited about Allan Wells , almost willing him to win , to have the come-back that would make for a fairy-tale ending . |
| 4 | Firstly , you have to buy a licence that will last for a year ( you must then renew it if you are to continue racing ) . |
| 5 | Even though they may live and sleep above ground for months at a time , they prefer not to be out of distance of some sort of refuge that will serve for a hole . |
| 6 | How are you going to select the two hundred out of I 'm sure , the many thousand that will apply for a place ? |
| 7 | Possibly the commonest example is the post-flu depression that can last for a number of days or even weeks after the physical symptoms of the influenza infection have cleared up . |
| 8 | Social workers can give advice on financial help and may arrange for a Home Help to visit . |
| 9 | Richard Miles led a quiet life … and used to go for a drink a couple of times a week with friends at the Kings Heads in the village of Eastington , about three miles from his home . |
| 10 | 6.1 This Agreement shall take effect on the date of signature of this Agreement and shall continue for a period of three years and from year to year thereafter until or unless terminated by either party giving to the other not less than six months ' prior written notice , subject always to prior termination as hereinafter specified . |
| 11 | But let's talk for a moment about how one actually tries to get low temperatures . |
| 12 | IBM might even be able to put the machine into volume production during 1993 but may settle for a system to offload CICS terminal handling to start with . |
| 13 | A solicitor employed by a non-lawyer may not carry out professional work for any person other than his employer ( ie working directly with the employer 's clients is not permitted ) but may act for a company or other organisation controlled by the employer or over which the employer has substantial control or for a company in the same group as the employer or which controls the employer . |
| 14 | And anyone competing his walk wo n't get a free beer as with Wainwrights but can apply for a badge . |