Example sentences of "[noun sg] [modal v] [verb] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 61 | The folklore provides a version of past history on any case or class of case to which an officer confronted with a problem may turn for a solution , whether it be one of choosing the ‘ proper ’ negotiating stance , making the ‘ right ’ decision , or placing the ‘ correct ’ interpretation upon acts , events or characters . |
| 62 | In the 20 negotiating days that remain before Maastricht , the Prime Minister must work for a treaty that will serve the best interests of Britain , and in doing so serve the wider interests of the Community . |
| 63 | I 'd go myself , " she added , " except that the hotel staff would think it strange if one half of a newly married couple should go for a ramble on her own . " |
| 64 | This had a range of meanings , but was based on the idea that an individual could stand for a race , or prefigure other individuals not yet born . |
| 65 | If it was felt that these conditions would be insufficient to prevent ‘ serious public disorder ’ , then the chief officer could apply for a banning order — from the Home Secretary in London , or from the local council in any other part of the country . |
| 66 | There was the Masters ' Room on the ground floor — they took it out to put in a new directors ' lift — and whenever one of our ships docked in London her master would come for a drink and a chat with Mr.Andrew — like a sort of club , it was . |
| 67 | With better information , the chemical worker would ask for a wage that compensated for the danger of illness but would still neglect the marginal cost that illness would impose on society through expensive health care , which uses society 's resources but may be free to the individual . |
| 68 | Typically the central bank of the country facing downwards pressure on its currency would intervene for a time by running down its official reserves , but eventually might decide to devalue if there was no sign that domestic policies were likely to contain the situation . |
| 69 | But suddenly , even while she was hoping that the hotel would ring for a taxi for her , she saw , she would swear , Ven Gajdusek 's mouth twitch . |
| 70 | It was back to the 2nd XI after that , but the memory will tingle for a while yet . |
| 71 | So far we have suggested that , in analysing the performance of individuals at work , there is a series of rational decisions which determine how much effort an individual will give for a level of performance and reward . |
| 72 | A familiar name or mark is very influential as many who buy computer hardware and software will look for a product which is likely to be of reasonable quality and will be supported in years to come . |
| 73 | IBM Corp 's quest for a new chief executive appears to be narrowing , but you pays your money and you takes your choice when it comes to drawing up a list of front-runners — US PC Week reckons that the company will go for a chairman from outside and suggests Paul Stern and Perot Systems Corp chairman Morton Meyerson as the front-runners , with an internal chief executive , putting its money on Ellen Hancock and Bernard Puckett , but the Reuter shortlist is quite different , and has Lawrence Bossidy , chairman of Allied-Signal Corp out front , saying he has visited Armonk at least three or four times , Paul Stern is in there again , and John Sculley is back in the picture , with one source quoted as saying ‘ The rumour is that Sculley is acting quite disinterested , but his travel plans include going to the East Coast quite a bit ; ’ Reuter 's other possible contender is Michael Armstrong , who left only last year . |
| 74 | These are the maximum amounts the insurance company will pay for a claim per section . |
| 75 | A bottle will keep for a couple of hours once out of the fridge , but if you need to keep it for longer you should store it in an insulated cool-bag until it 's needed . |
| 76 | Although not defined under the Road Traffic Act it is considered that having regard to the spirit of the legislation that the definition used in other Acts would apply viz : Includes any place to which the public have access whether on payment or otherwise , e.g. fields where the public can park for a race meeting or traction engine rally , footpaths or bridleways ( unless the Act states otherwise : see section 22A ( 5 ) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 ) , or anywhere where the public could be at risk from mechanically propelled vehicles . |
| 77 | It 's not a question of what a company can do for a day centre , or what an environmental group can do for a business , it 's a question what we can all do together , for the community . |
| 78 | … Then it is suggested that , although an individual can sue for a libel upon him in relation to his business , or even the members of a partnership may maintain a joint action for such a libel , yet that an incorporated company can not . |
| 79 | What are the maximum covers the hotel can take for a banquet ? |
| 80 | An essay in Science , Engineering or Technology may call for a survey of the literature on a specific topic . |
| 81 | The agreement would last for a period of twelve months as from 1 July 1949 , with a dual trade flow amounting to about £55 million . |
| 82 | 6.1 This Agreement shall continue for a period as shown in the Schedule . |
| 83 | 6.1 This Agreement shall continue for a period as shown in the Schedule . |
| 84 | 6.1 This Agreement shall continue for a period as shown in the Schedules . |
| 85 | ‘ But actually , being in that situation really helped to develop my ear , because a guy would come for a lesson and ask me to show him a lick from some song or other , which kind of put me on the spot ! |
| 86 | He and his family would retire for a while from public gaze , so that they could privately give vent to their grief at the loss of that larger-than-life figure who had seemed immortal … |
| 87 | Maybe the farmer or his tenant will ask for a percentage of the kill within the agreement , but it makes jolly good sense to ensure that anyone who likes to eat a rabbit and who can influence your sport is well looked after . |
| 88 | CASH raised at a display of medieval jousting will pay for a wildlife garden at a Suffolk school.Pupils , parents and staff from St Jame 's Middle School , in Bury St Edmunds , were entertained by members of the International Jousting Association on Saturday.Headteacher Bob Thackray said the group gave a demonstration of the skills and equipment needed to take part in jousting before the display itself got under way.He said entertainment also included a whole range of craft stalls , games and competitions , all organised by the pupils . |
| 89 | The Regional Information Office will arrange for a press photographer to take a number of photographs . |