Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] [verb] [pron] [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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1 | Experts in international law agreed that , should Noriega succeed in establishing his claim for POW status , not only would the terms of his current imprisonment be radically altered but also the scope of any possible sentence . |
2 | Despite this she would persist in offering her face for respectful attention , interposing it between people deep in conversation and turning it up appealingly to the person serving rice-and-bean salad or pouring sangrĂa . |
3 | We think you will be surprised at the remarkable effect this relatively modest-looking quantity of food will have in satisfying your appetite for really long periods . |
4 | Right Mr Gordon I think the room is now as full as it can get so we 'll kick off today 's proceedings er could you start by introducing your team for the record . |
5 | It was urged that , if this construction were adopted , a solicitor would have a shorter time during which he may abstain from bringing his action for work done than the rest of Her Majesty 's subjects . |
6 | That may be so ; but on the other hand , if the plaintiff 's contention is correct , the solicitor may abstain from delivering his bill for 20 years , and then at the end of that time he may deliver it and sue after the expiration of a month from its delivery . |