Example sentences of "for its [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Government has been criticised for its complacent attitude to the protection of children and young people at work in a joint report by the Children 's Rights Development Unit in Scotland and the Scottish Low Pay Unit . |
| 2 | The Ukrainian delegation also reiterated Ukraine 's refusal to form a common agreement with the other former Soviet republics on servicing the Soviet Union 's foreign debt , although Ukraine did not dispute responsibility for its 16.37 per cent share . |
| 3 | His first month in America he bought an LP for its cool cover . |
| 4 | The fourth in the series , Thunderball , was notable for its underwater effects , tongue-in-cheek humour , the unveiling of Bond 's moon buggy and the spin-off merchandising the movie cultivated . |
| 5 | 103 of these were canonized by Pope John Paul when he visited Korea in 1984 for its 200th Anniversary celebrations . |
| 6 | It included the work of 30 contemporary women artists/craftswomen — from embroidery/stitch to photography , mixed media and installation — work selected for its visual impact and critical content . |
| 7 | A case in point , which we discussed at length in the first edition of this book , is Teesside Polytechnic where the CNAA 's 1978 quinquennial review led to the most critical report ever issued by the CNAA on an institution : among other things , it criticized the local authority for its inadequate support for the polytechnic and the director for a failure in internal management . |
| 8 | The National Curriculum proposal has been subjected to extensive criticism not only for the vagueness of the curriculum theory it espouses but also for its inadequate consideration of the value of the arts to the development of all pupils . |
| 9 | Nine members ( i ) criticized the government for its inadequate and inconsistent policies on genetic engineering and for giving higher priority to economic considerations than to animal welfare , ( ii ) criticized scientists for lacking clear research goals , and ( iii ) expressed deep anxiety about the human genome project , fearing that it might increase opportunities for eugenics . |
| 10 | He ticked this picture in his London Baedeker whose commentary singles it out for its great ‘ exuberance ’ . |
| 11 | Bog myrtle ( Myrica gale ) Roid , sometimes rendered as is the badge of the Clan MacArthur ; and the MacDonalds and MacAlisters have for their clan badges the heather , already mentioned for its great versatility . |
| 12 | Northern Ireland is justly famous for its great natural beauty and the warmth and hospitality of its people . |
| 13 | Northern Ireland is justly famous for its great natural beauty and the warmth and hospitality of its people . |
| 14 | It was confirmed that the Rank Organisation was looking for a buyer for its five star Royal Garden Hotel in London . |
| 15 | Strangely enough , his announcement came just the day before Sir Richard Body 's press conference on his Pig Husbandry Bill , due for its second reading on 25 January . |
| 16 | Mr Clarke yesterday showed no sign of giving ground on the reforms set out in the National Health Service and Community Care Bill , due for its second reading in the Commons today . |
| 17 | It is gearing up for its second consecutive presidential election in November , with candidates ranging from far right to soft left , and front-runners representing the centre . |
| 18 | The new Tories talked of being ‘ on the side of the people ’ and when , in March 1954 the Television Bill came up for its second reading , they won the day . |
| 19 | For that reason it went in early for its second service — and not before time because it was starting to run roughly . |
| 20 | Sun Microsystems Inc turned up last week with record revenues of $1.05bn for its second quarter ended December 31 , up 15.5% — however net profits were off 27.7% at $34.3m . |
| 21 | Rank Xerox Ltd has chosen France for its second European research laboratory ( the first is in Cambridge ) , for which Italy , Germany and Spain were also in the running . |
| 22 | Meanwhile , pressure groups are variously encouraging retailers to open on a Sunday or urging local authorities to prosecute the law breakers , and labour MP Ray Powell 's Private Member 's Bill ( supported by the Keep Sunday Special Campaign ) is due for its second reading on 22nd January . |
| 23 | One of the most important tasks for WACC 's Central Committee this year is to authorise proposals for a new study and action programme which would guide all WACC 's activities over the next four years and prepare the organisation for its second world congress in 1995 . |
| 24 | People in Communication , Inc , ( PIC ) has announced plans for its second seminar on ‘ Communication and Social Change ’ , which will be held in Manila , Philippines , 18 April-13 June 1993 . |
| 25 | People in Communication , Inc , ( PIC ) has announced plans for its second seminar on ‘ Communication and Social Change ’ , which will be held in Manila , Philippines , 18 April-13 June 1993 . |
| 26 | Columba sent one of his companions into the water , and just as the creature opened its jaws for its second course , Columba with a wave of his hand banished it : Nessie , all humps and coils , fled whining . |
| 27 | Where a certificate was transferred during the first half-year of its currency , and renewal of the transfer was refused at the October meeting , so that for its second half-year the certificate was in abeyance , the original holder , who resumed occupation of the premises and recommenced business , was held to have been rightly convicted of trafficking without a certificate : Miller v. Linton ( 1885 ) 15 R. ( J. ) 37 . |
| 28 | In October , ‘ Make a Will Week ’ ran for its second successful year , winning a PR Week award , and co-ordinated by the Society with widespread and enthusiastic support from the profession . |
| 29 | It relates to the Education ( Schools ) Bill which is due for its Second Reading next Tuesday . |
| 30 | But tomorrow it comes to the region for its second national showing . |