Example sentences of "[adv] [pron] [vb base] [verb] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We are happy to support local schemes which wo n't worsen our mainstream business , and while hitherto we 've waited for passenger executives or consortiums to come to us with a proposal , we might in the future consider taking more initiative . ’ |
| 2 | Most people are likely to judge the reforms on how long they have to wait for treatment — the issue behind the ‘ Jennifer 's ear ’ controversy during the election campaign . |
| 3 | Ministers will clash over how far they intend to pay for capital spending projects by freezing the pay of public sector workers like teachers , nurses and doctors , or limiting rises to two per cent . |
| 4 | As I say I think I 'll sum up and have a vote , and then I intend to break for lunch on conclusion of this item . |
| 5 | Afterwards I continue to argue for rugby , feeling ever more like the devil 's advocate . |