Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb base] [verb] [pron] [noun pl] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although nearly all the industrialised nations have set themselves targets for stabilising or reducing carbon dioxide emissions , the US , by far the biggest emitter , has consistently refused . |
| 2 | And if governments wish to achieve their targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions , they will have to address the priorities of industry and electorates . |
| 3 | Brokers have cut their expectations for the full year from £30m to £28m , suggesting earnings of just under 15p . |
| 4 | This time , thanks to the more ‘ open government ’ of the council chairman , David Webster , all the sports have known their allocations for some time and make their own judgment on merit without interference from the council . |
| 5 | In its latest World Economic Outlook , the IMF 's economists have trimmed their forecasts for growth in industrial economies to 1.7% , down from 2.9% last October . |
| 6 | Most hole-dwellers have to excavate their homes for themselves and that can be hard work . |
| 7 | Both teams have strenghtened their squads for this season and are looking for promotion … both look a good bet too … |
| 8 | ‘ Well , all Heather 's friends and relatives have racked their brains for clues as to what might have become of her , as you can imagine , and I remembered her mentioning visiting you here a few months ago . ’ |
| 9 | Jacqueline Hamilton , 41 , also claims the police have ignored her pleas for help . |
| 10 | Here , one might think , was an occasion when the symbol of national unity would be at its most needed , as citizens prepare to sacrifice their lives for King and Country : under conditions of national threat , the psychological strength of the symbol could be expected to be intensified ( Edelman , 1964 ; Sherif , 1966 ) . |
| 11 | ENVIRONMENTALISTS have set their questions for a panel of politicians for a Green Question Time . |
| 12 | At the same time , the nation 's rulers have reduced their requirements for particular items . |
| 13 | The Liberal Democrats have outlined their plans for what they call , ’ national recovery and regeneration ’ , by the turn of the century . |