Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] [adv] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some of the early structure plans were extraordinarily ambitious in their scope : land use plans promised just for a little while to become all-embracing social , economic and ‘ physical ’ documents , with a further clear relationship to transportation matters . |
| 2 | Spared that sort of indignity , the 22 horses and riders approached individually for a staggered start . |
| 3 | The cars drew up for a quiet haggle , the girls got in . |
| 4 | The Righteous Brothers popped in for a swifty , as did Twin Peaks star Sherilyn Fenn . |
| 5 | The Righteous Brothers popped in for a swifty , as did Twin Peaks star Sherilyn Fenn . |
| 6 | The political parties warmed up for a general election by bickering over whether the new health trusts remain part of the national health service . |
| 7 | The angels promenaded in neat and pleasing lines , three witches cavorted wildly for a brief moment , and some of the singers were given a few simple but effective steps . |
| 8 | The All Blacks assembled yesterday for a rugged training session but have been unable to prepare themselves fully as the Lions have delayed selection for another 24-hours due to ever increasing injury problems . |
| 9 | FARMERS voted yesterday for a tough licensing system to curb straw burning , after complaints about smoke pollution at the end of this year 's harvest . |
| 10 | Export orders declined significantly for a sixth successive quarter . |
| 11 | Their exports were not always spectacular but their industries produced enough for a growing domestic market . |