Example sentences of "[adv] [vb infin] at the [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | One can only guess at the reasons for such underreporting ; but it seems possible that exporters understate values in the hope of retaining part of the foreign exchange that they would otherwise be obliged to surrender to the authorities , while importers may wish to minimize their import duties ( and also avoid enquiries into the source of the foreign exchange used for imports ) . |
| 2 | ‘ I better start at the beginning for lack of anywhere else , ’ Marek continued . |
| 3 | Right okay , so if I can just look at the details for each of them . |
| 4 | Scott J did not hint at the reason for such a conclusion , leaving one to speculate as to whether the continued liability of L1 derives from the fact that he is an original party to the lease and therefore subject to the continued liability imposed by the doctrine of privity of contract , or if the important fact is that it was L1 who granted the right of way ( to B ) the exercise of which amounted to a breach of covenant . |
| 5 | As actuaries we are professionally trained to make forward projections so we should also look at the future for our own profession . |
| 6 | ‘ Gran could practically live at the Ritz for what the Lord Whatsit is costing , ’ Miranda pointed out . |
| 7 | She forgot to call the apartment again , and decided by two in the morning that she might as well stay at the clinic for what was left of the night . |