Example sentences of "[noun pl] [conj] [vb pp] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Low ply ratings or lower speed ratings than specified for a vehicle may break the law eg 750 x 16 crossply tyres on a Range Rover . |
| 2 | On Tuesday 14 June , " representatives of the girls in the composing department of the printing trade , attended to address our [ i.e. WFL ] members " , and on 25 August a deputation went to see the employers and called for a Board of Trade enquiry . |
| 3 | Nestling peacefully amongst the mine sweepers and patrol vessels in Albert Dock was the P&O Thames sailing barge , Will , dressed overall with flags and used for a variety of on board functions during her stay . |
| 4 | But in the end all three parties joined forces and voted for a budget of three hundred and sixteen million pounds … ten million over Governemnt spending limits . |
| 5 | Mancham expressed surprise at the results and called for a recount . |
| 6 | He congratulated Ortega on his conduct of the elections and called for a ceasefire in the contra war , stating that " given the clear mandate for peace and democracy there is no reason for further military activity from any quarter " . |
| 7 | The mangolds are piled in small ‘ tumps ’ , covered by their leaves and left for a week or ten days to sweat before they are carted . |
| 8 | West decided to abandon wings and winglets and opted for a lead torpedo bulb suspended on a conventionally shaped fin keel attached to an oak spacer between the top of the keel and the hull itself . |