Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [noun sg] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Coronation Street began in 1960 but , as any fule kno , it did n't catch its stride for a good ten years . |
| 2 | NEWCASTLE 'S Paul Charters is hoping victory against lightweight world challenger Racheed Lawal in Denmark tonight will boost his bid for a European title challenge . |
| 3 | The literature on lateral eye movements has been reviewed by Ehrlichman and Weinberger ( 1978 ) and the reader should consult their paper for a thorough critique . |
| 4 | She had been asked for twelve and it was now half past eleven , which would give her time for a pleasant comfortable drive to Carpendens Court . |
| 5 | But why not give him credit for a simple human weakness ; the attraction of eating a good dinner which he has n't had to cook ? ’ |
| 6 | Mrs Fort , of Dagenham , Essex , died last year , five days after being punched and kicked by a boy who knocked on her door asking if he could search her garden for a lost football . |
| 7 | Any Charioteer may swap his bow for a long bow at a cost of +1 point . |
| 8 | Sally-Anne Tunstall , beloved daughter of Senator Jared Tunstall , arguably the richest man in the USA , and his dear wife Mary , niece of Orrin Tunstall , the American ambassador , society beauty , heiress , spoiled child of fortune , who had once thought that the world was her ball to play with , sat on her bed in an East End attic , dressed in her skivvy 's clothing , grieving because she could not consummate her love for a poor doctor who had renounced the world over which she had once reigned . |
| 9 | But Terry could take his wife for a three-night self-catering break for as little as £20 each . |
| 10 | Called Boar-Mate , it is available from farm suppliers at about Pounds 2.50 a tin and is good for more than 100 matings — just do n't take your girlfriend for a romantic walk near a pig farm . |
| 11 | At the very least this will mean their preparing for a general realignment of the ERM currencies . |
| 12 | The king would n't allow them time for a full consultation . |
| 13 | LESLEY Harrison 's pursuit of her attacker , despite being stabbed in the heart , shows how humans can summon their strength for a final all-out effort . |
| 14 | New colour sections on antique furniture — an important addition considering the buoyancy of such pieces at auction today — clocks , silver , glass , pottery and porcelain will prove their worth for a long time . |
| 15 | The engineering unions have been pressing for a 35-hour working week , but the deal at NEI — a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce — would satisfy their claim for a two-hour reduction in the working week . |
| 16 | In the circumstances they could hardly refuse our request for a special audit — indeed , they appeared to welcome it , saying that although they were going through a difficult time they had nothing to hide , and were confident that the bank would wish to continue its support . " |
| 17 | Can you imagine my flat for a whole week to myself ? |
| 18 | Lawrence could strengthen his squad for a final promotion push . |
| 19 | If you pay-in regularly , you can ask your branch for a separate book of slips . |