Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for a [adj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It had also successfully lobbied for a prestigious residential development under the Community Development Block Grant programme , although the sale prices far exceeded the borrowing capacity of the majority of local residents ( median income was less than $7,000 in 1980 , whilst unemployment stood at three times the city average ) . |
| 2 | While Egypt might be sufficiently advanced for a liberal democratic experiment , other states in the region were certainly states and elevated local leaders , such as religious or tribal chiefs into monarchs . |
| 3 | A bumpy ride : Major flies in to fight for a key marginal . |
| 4 | This standard Planner is designed to give a general purpose catchment for each centre and is not designed for a specific retail sector . |
| 5 | One of the president 's earliest and most loyal supporters on the Hill says , privately , that those among his constituents who , until 1992 , had not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate for 16 years think they have been tricked . |
| 6 | The herbs must be in the best possible condition and generously used for a good refreshing taste . |
| 7 | Most of them did not control for a possible confounding effect of H pylori infection . |
| 8 | Without hard evidence , he remained sceptical of the Interfor Report 's findings , but nevertheless called for a genuine public inquiry . |
| 9 | With very best wishes for a happy New Year , |
| 10 | As stressed earlier , I am not arguing for a revived regional geography per se , but rather for ‘ a regional perspective that informs all geographical activity ’ Johnston , 1990b , p. 135 ) . |
| 11 | They 're already planning for a new MOT-type inspection for small boats . |
| 12 | Of course the addition of a stereo processor would require a slightly bigger case but would still make for a manageable little rig . |
| 13 | Secretly , I might still yearn for a bumper-sized twelve-inch member . |
| 14 | At first it will be surrounded and sniffed and if it appears friendly then a good licking follows and if this is accepted by the stranger then it 's usually used for a good old scratch . |
| 15 | For most of the Eighties , Punjab has been wracked by vicious conflict between the security forces and half a dozen incoherent but well-armed groups ostensibly fighting for a free Sikh state of Khalistan , the Land of the Pure . |
| 16 | For most of the Eighties , Punjab has been wracked by vicious conflict between the security forces and half a dozen incoherent but well-armed groups ostensibly fighting for a free Sikh state of Khalistan , the Land of the Pure . |
| 17 | The clear view gives an impression of speed and excitement at what could be the fastest time ever achieved for a human powered vehicle . |
| 18 | Executive power is in the hands of a President ( directly elected for a single six-year term ) and an appointed Cabinet . |
| 19 | The United States was similarly dismayed , for it still hoped for a Labour electoral victory and an eventual political settlement with Jordan . |
| 20 | In time , Keating shuffled off to spectate for a rival weekly but , as a kindly man , he offered encouragement to his successor . |
| 21 | The petty cashier must always account for a certain fixed sum of money . |
| 22 | However , the Guild also asked for a comprehensive home-help service so that women would not worry about the welfare of younger children and husbands , but this was not forthcoming . |
| 23 | The legislation also provided for a maximum personal income tax rate of 47 per cent and for corporation tax of 45 per cent . |
| 24 | The AA are continuing to offer Napier alumni Personal Membership with Relay for just £57.00 ( normally £70.00 ) and by completing a direct debit mandate for next year 's subscription payment you will also qualify for a free Associate Membership , open to any named person living permanently at your home address . |
| 25 | Tony Prosser ( Prosser , 1982 ) meanwhile has also argued for a new critical and objective theory of public law , in his case derived from Habermas 's work on communicative competence . |
| 26 | It also allowed for a renewable one-year freeze on challenges by the courts to six ordinances related to the maintenance of law and order . |
| 27 | A few months after my return Goreng found a use for the less obviously subtle or versatile of his captives , which while turning them to material advantage also catered for a certain desired degree of planned redundancy . |
| 28 | This probably calls for a basic two-part structure , with part one detailing your assumptions , deductions and conclusions , and giving your analysis of the problems , while part two looks at possible alternative courses of action and spells out your ‘ solution ’ . |
| 29 | Fine Gael also called for a full public inquiry before exploration began . |
| 30 | I 'd give Rocky a chance on the right or if not move Kelly forward with Bardsley in behind ( kind of like the way Jack Charlton plays Terry Phelan behind Steve Staunton ) and probably go for a new left winger to help Dorigo ( sorry Mrs. Dorigo Anthony ) . |