Example sentences of "[was/were] [prep] [noun sg] [vb pp] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The provisions as described on p. 38314 , however , were in fact adopted for the ( separate ) emergency mechanism of the Prague-based CSCE committee of senior officials . |
| 2 | Throughout these years the powers of monarchy were in effect exercised for the advantage of ascendant magnate factions who enjoyed supremacy at court and aroused widespread hostility in the country . |
| 3 | ‘ The claim was for money paid for a consideration which had failed . |
| 4 | ‘ The claim was for money paid for a consideration which had failed . |
| 5 | ‘ The claim was for money paid for a consideration which had failed . |
| 6 | New stock was of course required for the proposed Thameslink service , and Chris Green formally accepted the first Class 319 dual-voltage unit at BREL York on 2 September . |
| 7 | Blood was cross-matched and was in fact needed for a transfusion prior to surgery because Mr Reynolds was found to be anaemic . |