Example sentences of "[modal v] [vb infin] [noun sg] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And the County Council 's consistently said to the West Yorkshire authorities , you must make provision for a range of sites in suitable locations to help draw er development that would othe otherwise come to North Yorkshire . |
| 2 | Apart from Manuela — we really must find time for a word or two about Manuela soon — I 've never got any mileage out of hurting women . |
| 3 | When a British citizen might seek redress for a grievance through his MP , the West German is likely to turn to his representative in the regional assembly or Landtag . |
| 4 | ‘ We 'll need wood for a fire , ’ returned Isabel with aplomb , not about to admit that she had been worried about him . |
| 5 | The monster might breathe fire for a time but , sooner or later , the general public would forget about the lion 's head and remember only the goat 's body and serpent 's tail . |
| 6 | ‘ I 'd be grateful if you could spare time for a fitting , and I did think it would be a good idea if I could hold a rehearsal of everyone concerned in my part of the show before the official one . |
| 7 | Cleveland and Yorkshire North MEP David Bowe has told campaigners that the EC could grant money for a feasibility study if the line whose future is threatened by British Steel 's decision to transfer Redmire quarry limestone from rail to roads from September was part of a regional transport plan … |
| 8 | On May 4th , before a meeting of the Council of the Americas , he said that the only way he could build support for a system of open trade was to apply the laws that Congress had put in place , and to hold America 's partners to agreements they have made . |
| 9 | The terms of employment are negotiable and could include secondment for a period of not less than three years . |
| 10 | A word in the wrong place , a petty curse pursued into an even pettier vendetta and Hessian could crush clog for a lifetime . |
| 11 | This meant either working out very accurate tables of the movements of the moon or devising a chronometer which could keep time for a voyage of months or years without relying on a pendulum that would be disturbed by the rolling of the ship . |
| 12 | But she could cut heather for a bed . |
| 13 | You could have respect for a man who lusted after you and fought for you and took you . |
| 14 | Having got this joke out of the way , she was then told no she could not have money for food , but she could have cash for a carpet . |
| 15 | Yet reform could spell disaster for a regime whose very fundamentals rested on a resistance to change . |
| 16 | An individual or organisation may face action for a variety of Torts e.g. defamation , negligence , nuisance or trespass . |
| 17 | It is hardly likely that a local authority would grant permission for a development against which it had served an enforcement notice , but it could , of course , attach conditions ; and for the owner there is the usual right of appeal . |
| 18 | It would give room for a washer and dryer to stand side by side under a convenient counter top . |
| 19 | In discussions prior to the final draft of the Treaty of Rome for example , the concept of a specific regional fund was considered , but rejected in favour of the European Investment Bank ( EIB ) which would provide finance for a range of activities including regional development activity . |
| 20 | As I am unsure which department of the Borough Council would have responsibility for a matter like this I am addressing my letter to you and trust that you will pass it on to the appropriate office . |
| 21 | ( It was hoped this would allow time for a UN settlement to be implemented . ) |
| 22 | Asked if they would lose respect for a woman who was prepared to sleep with them on a first date , 24% neither agree nor disagree ; 18% strongly disagree ; 17% tend to disagree ; 16% tend to agree ; 15% strongly agree and 10% do n't know . |
| 23 | But er it would cause chaos for a time |
| 24 | ‘ She will need money for a taxi back to the city . ’ |
| 25 | Is the Minister aware that the hon. Member for Dartford — Perhaps the hon. Member for Dartford ( Mr. Dunn ) will pay attention for a moment . |
| 26 | ‘ If either of us calls a meeting here it must be assumed , unless otherwise stated , that the persons invited will arrive mid-morning for a day 's meeting ; lunch is at 12.30 pm French time and dinner 6.30 pm French time . |
| 27 | The film , which is based on the story of Peter Pan , will raise money for a children 's hospital ward . |
| 28 | Let's talk Video for a while : Real are doing a promo video , similar to the New Deal promo video that went to the shops . |
| 29 | But let's talk business for a moment , Oak . |
| 30 | Well , I doubt if I have a single drop of aristocratic blood in my veins , but I certainly plan to seek an invitation to enjoy those grounds if I can win permission for a search . |