Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun sg] [coord] [vb base] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Still stroking my son 's forehead with my left hand , I reach out into the darkness with my right and fumble for the little clock on his bedside table . |
| 2 | It is unlikely I shall be able to attend , but I thought I would register my interest and ask for a copy of the conference report if it does n't cost too much . |
| 3 | When life seems strange , uncertain and frightening , the church should provide a sanctuary from which emanates understanding , support and the possibility of new attachments in all their variety and hope for the future . |
| 4 | One colour stands for Jamaica 's natural resources and sunshine , one for its agriculture and hope for the future and the last one for the nation 's past and present troubles . |
| 5 | Grab her handbag and look for the means to buy a new tank hood ? |
| 6 | Savers take their pick and pay for the arrangements they want in today 's prices . |
| 7 | Maybe if she could just curl up on her bed and sleep for a while she 'd feel better . |
| 8 | She had to sell her farm and work for a time in a department store . |
| 9 | All his energy was concentrated on putting one foot in front of the other , to get out to the Lock before Marie provoked Simon into uncoiling his other self , the one hidden behind the attentive , polite , charming Simon in whom Marie had invested so much of her trust and hope for the future . |
| 10 | If they have to turn to their neighbour and ask for a repetition of what you just said , the resulting muttering will also prevent other members of the audience from hearing what you say next . |
| 11 | But there was nothing for filmmakers to do but plunge on , grab every chance that came their way and hope for the best . |
| 12 | Natural gut strings are favoured by the professional players because of their ‘ playability ’ — their sensitivity and feel for the ball . |
| 13 | They are doubly attracted when it is clear to them that any movement will be all one way , and where all they have to do is to bide their time and wait for the inevitable profits . |
| 14 | If the creditors decide to rescind their agreement and sue for the full amount of their debts , can the creditor rely on the agreement as a defence , whether or not he was a party to it ? |
| 15 | ‘ We 're going down to Redland Bay to have dinner on his boat and go for a sail , ’ she invented fluently . |
| 16 | Delaney should now quickly gather all surviving members of his force and make for the target , with no potentially dangerous searches . |
| 17 | And Paul de Levantiére would sigh , turn with a resigned expression to his fitter and ask for the next outfit to be tried on . |
| 18 | For the purposes of voting , a secured creditor may value his security and vote for the excess of his debt over the security held . |
| 19 | It was dark and the lamps were lit and they might not have seen Sesostris if he had not had to step aside to avoid a porter with a heavy bundle on his back and stand for a moment in the light from a shop front . |
| 20 | This interest in national subjects could have led to cosiness as it tended to during Balcon 's time at Ealing Studios , but at this period he was under pressure from the Ostrer Brothers to maintain a diversity in his output and aim for the international market . |
| 21 | Laz , I said to myself , Laz , something pretty weird 's going on here , and if you do n't get on to your agent and negotiate for the use of another couple of sets , you 're gon na be standing in this Goddamn alleyway for the rest of the book |
| 22 | Square Face : Wear a headpiece that sits on the back of your head and opt for an understated veil style , although your face shape will carry a long veil beautifully . |
| 23 | Would not it be a good idea if the United Kingdom , instead of embarking on the Trident programme , abandoned it and withdrew Polaris to demonstrate our solidarity and support for the vast majority of the world 's nations which are signatories to the United Nations nuclear non-proliferation treaty ? |
| 24 | You can write to the Establishment Officer of the department of your choice and ask for an interview in expectation of the next vacancy . |
| 25 | On no account look out your passport and make for the airport because they 'll catch you in customs and the judge will be cross and tell you you 're a cold-blooded , ruthless and calculating murderess and give you twenty years . |
| 26 | My hon. Friend and the House will be aware that our contribution and support for the secretary-general is not merely a matter of words . |