Example sentences of "[noun pl] [prep] [conj] against a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The exercise is principally an informational one : it ensures not only that the minister is informed of local views for and against a proposal but also that those views are tested in the inspector 's enquiry , and fully considered in the subsequent report by the inspector to the minister . |
| 2 | The arguments for and against a government regional policy in industry are old and well-rehearsed . |
| 3 | The term " discuss " invites debate , where debate means reasoned presentation of arguments for and against a proposition , with a conclusion — no matter how qualified or tentative — reached at the end . |
| 4 | It revolves around arguments for and against a reform of the electoral system . |
| 5 | Sometimes a limited number of people will be allowed to address the councillors for or against a proposal at the meeting . |