Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for a large [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There was already enough cover for a large number of sepoys to approach very close to the enclave without being detected . |
| 2 | Digital Equipment Corp says that its Alpha second source agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Corp is not an exclusive pact and that it is talking with other firms that may become second sources of the chip ; ‘ We are not looking for a large number of semiconductor partners , however we are having discussions with other semiconductor companies ; those relationships could happen at various levels , ’ — DEC may still seek other firms to design versions without the marketing that Mitsubishi is providing . |
| 3 | It is beyond dispute that they also account for a large number of tiny rabbits that are born in breeding chambers within burrow systems . |
| 4 | If he also asks for a large deposit , the alarm bells should be ringing . |
| 5 | But I would make clear to Mr if he looks at the minutes of the budget review sub-committee , that the suggestion of the director of property services wastes his time fully exploring all options for the disposal of all or any part of the County Farms estate , for which he probably asks for a large amount of money , since it involves an enormous amount of wasted time , is not been agreed , it 's a non-delegated item , it was a recommendation of this committee which has not been moved at this committee , and it was a most unfortunate and woolly form of words . |
| 6 | As well as the children of local residents Scorton also caters for a large number of seasonal visitors . |
| 7 | They also depended for a large part of their work on clawing money out of the social security system and on getting alongside other centrally funded bodies such as housing associations . |
| 8 | You can also choose sealed units that give your windows the small-paned Georgian look , or the appearance of leaded lights in square and diamond formats , with none of the cleaning problems — the glazing bars and lead strips are set in the gap between the outer panes ( as long as you do n't go for a large picture window with this effect — it can look just plain silly ! ) . |
| 9 | All estimates of population size must therefore allow for a large measure of conjecture , a fact stressed by all reputable modern historians who have worked on this intractable subject . |