Example sentences of "[noun pl] [be] for [art] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their proposals are for a traffic-calming ramp or similar device , or even just a sign reminding drivers of the speed limit . |
| 2 | Both graphs are for the same individual ; eight birds all gave similar results . |
| 3 | The next steps are for the successful candidates to take . |
| 4 | Of course , the pictures are for the young readers — or are they ? |
| 5 | One of their main demands is for a greater say in policy-making and legislation governing Northern Ireland . |
| 6 | One of their demands was for a phased release of internees . |
| 7 | An interpreter said later : ‘ The prayers were for the Royal Family and the prince and princess themselves . |
| 8 | Now the depot office the they in those days controlled what a man 's duties were for the next day and a man did n't know what he was on until about twelve o'clock one day what he was on the next day . |
| 9 | Plain hospital beds with flock mattresses laid on interlaced wire springs were for the junior members of the staff . |
| 10 | Rather , this chapter asks what the implications are for the administrative system , should a state develop corporatist tendencies . |
| 11 | The appointments are for a fixed term of 12–18 months on the first instance . |
| 12 | These ‘ composite ’ boats were for the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company . |
| 13 | Quite why food and diet have become of such interest in recent years is for the social historian to discuss , but there is no doubt about the present popularity of culinary herbs . |
| 14 | Tobacco accounts for ‘ little more than 1% of the $50bn ( £28.9bn. ) spent on advertising in the EC in 1990 ’ ( Financial Times , 20.5.91 ) and advertising industry forecasts are for a strong rise in total advertising expenditure throughout the EC , so that the removal of tobacco advertising can be absorbed easily . |
| 15 | Young people with learning difficulties are for the first time fully included in all the provisions of youth support services rather than being treated under separate legislation . |
| 16 | ( Note that these figures are for a hypothetical population with the life history given by a , not for the life history as it was while the lines were selected . ) |
| 17 | The figures are for a single person for the session 1993–94 . |
| 18 | These figures were for the cold season ; the second half will be much better . |
| 19 | Although the suggestions are for a specific piece of video , they have been selected because the ideas are transferable to other materials . |
| 20 | Would not the worst thing that could possibly happen for any of our constituents or patients be for the Labour party to come to power and abolish competitive tendering ? |
| 21 | The escort girls are for the rich man who does not want the bother of leaving his hotel-room if the need gets too strong . ’ |
| 22 | And the new tears were for the absolute tenderness she had seen in his eyes . |
| 23 | Yeah we 're going to stay with his mums 's for a few days sh sh |
| 24 | Prescriptives is for the contemporary woman who demands the same high standards from her beauty products as she expects from her wardrobe . |
| 25 | Their average earnings have stayed at two-thirds of men 's for the past decade , with employers segregating the sexes in job grades , said the commission . |
| 26 | A petition can only be presented in respect of a debt if ( s 267(2) ) : ( i ) the amount of the debt or the aggregate of the debts is equal to or exceeds the bankruptcy level ( defined in 5267(4) as £750 but subject to change by the Secretary of State ) , ( ii ) the debt of each of the debts is for a liquidated sum payable either immediately or at some future time and is unsecured , ( iii ) the debtor appears unable to pay or to have no reasonable prospect of being able to pay the debt or debts , and ( iv ) there is no outstanding application to set aside a statutory demand served under s 268 ( see section 4 ( c ) below ) . |
| 27 | It would be noted that in fact one of these plans is for a 20-bed unit consisting of 2 10-bed sections . |
| 28 | The way to eradicate threadworms is for the whole family ( apart , possibly , from pregnant mums ) to take de-worming treatment , either an over-the-counter medication or the rather more effective prescribed preparation from your doctor . |
| 29 | Reports are for the sole benefit of the person to whom they are addressed , and no responsibility is accepted to any third party without prior written consent . |
| 30 | All debentures are for a 10 year period . |