Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pron] [noun] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Harrogate I was to meet my editor for a pep talk . |
| 2 | So it is possible to meet my standards for a quality basic marine system for below £250 and it was time to go cap in hand with a swift apology to the PFK Editor for doubting his judgement . |
| 3 | Request : In the guise of pop-group ‘ The Howlers ’ ( ‘ We play loud modern rock music not entirely lacking in melodies ’ ) , we contacted the portly football fan to request his consent for a song ( and concept album ) to be titled ‘ Mad Hattersley 's Tea Party ’ . |
| 4 | Dane Jacobsen was one of the best known and most accomplished actors of his generation , so it had been a real coup for the tiny television station to secure his services for a drama serial on the Vikings , to be shot in Cumbria . |
| 5 | The decision was taken after other member countries refused to accept US demands for a reduction of its contribution to the ISO 's budget and for its redefinition as a " study group " rather than a body with price-stabilizing powers . |
| 6 | Organizations like the R S P C A say they 're disappointed but promise to continue their battle for a scheme to be introduced . |
| 7 | By mid-February opponents of the government 's privatization law , narrowly approved by Congress with Colorado support in late September 1991 , had successfully gathered the 12,000 signatures constitutionally required to continue their campaign for a referendum on privatization . |
| 8 | Oldham are to continue their search for a replacement for the injured Jon Hallworth after also hearing that any move for Grobbelaar — rated at around £400,000 — would be beset by complications . |
| 9 | While Hibs have the motivation of registering an overdue win over their capital rivals — ‘ every player at Easter Road wants to beat Hearts , ’ said Keith Wright — Hearts need to keep collecting points to sustain their challenge for a place in Europe . |
| 10 | And , while Folly tried to gather her wits for a retort , he turned to the maid . |
| 11 | The speculation at Westminster last night was that Mr Kinnock was preparing the ground for a dignified exit by leaving his colleagues six months in which to mount their campaigns for a contest in the autumn . |
| 12 | I used to sell their money for a living . |
| 13 | Increasingly labour was forced off the land , and the only right workers had was the right to sell their labour for a money wage . |
| 14 | Artists , selected by a team of experts , were guaranteed an income by the Dutch government who agreed to purchase their works for a set amount each year . |
| 15 | Artists , selected by a jury , were guaranteed an income by the Dutch government , who agreed to purchase their works for a set amount each year ( see The Art Newspaper No.17 , April 1992 , p.2 ) . |
| 16 | POLICE are hoping to help their search for a man who attacked a hotel doorman , leaving him in a coma , by broadcasting a plea for help on the BBC 's Crimewatch programme . |
| 17 | A sadness seemed to cross his face for a second but Constance was barely conscious of it . |
| 18 | Grandmasters were a little surprised by Yusupov 's decision to surrender his bishop for a knight on move 22 , but the resulting position never looked like ending in anything other than a draw . |
| 19 | ‘ His US lawyer contacted ours and said he wanted to swop our daughter for a guarantee that he would n't be arrested ! |
| 20 | The RCN plans to submit its application for a review at the end of the week . |
| 21 | I would tell them that I wanted to record their accents for a research project . |
| 22 | They themselves invited a little girl to share my bedroom for a while . |
| 23 | It can only do that , however , if more people come forward to share their lives for a day or two each month . ’ |
| 24 | Her new secretary was arriving and was going to share her flat for a while . |
| 25 | Dolly hopped back to the bedroom just in time , for a moment later up came Linda and Ella to say that as Sergeant Joe was out , their mum had asked them to keep her company for a bit . |
| 26 | He was diffident — unlike Ernest who was good at all games — and preoccupied with his country pursuits , but they found him companionable ; himself capable of long hours of solitude , he could always find acquaintances ready to share his company for a time ; but only a few dedicated companions shared his exacting singleminded concentration on these occupations . |
| 27 | The therapist encouraged Tony to look back at what had and had not changed , and stressed the efforts Tony had made to bring some structure and pleasure to his weekly routine , and to pursue his search for a job . |
| 28 | Their joy will allow Joe to forget his disillusionment for a while at least . |
| 29 | Here are Phil ready ? got to clear me throat for a minute |
| 30 | As things are , I 'd like you to postpone your leave for a bit . " |