Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for [v-ing] [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The pressure ‘ head ’ normally needed for operating an instantaneous water heater , typically 10m or 15psi ( pounds per square inch ) , means that they have to be connected to the mains . |
| 2 | We shall rely on the vector-potential formulation because that appears to be best suited for utilizing the axial symmetry of the chosen geometry . |
| 3 | He was not always praised for deserting the naturalistic mode : old Mr Rent-a-Plot himself , John Mortimer , chastised him for doing precisely that in The Old Men at the Zoo . |
| 4 | On a word-oriented computer the word is interpreted as an integral number of characters , and facilities are usually provided for transferring an individual character between a string and an accumulator , where it can be manipulated ( for example , as one or more decimal digits ) , by the normal logical and ( binary ) arithmetic instructions . |
| 5 | Morgenthau 's approach was also criticized for ignoring the domestic environment of states , for failing to specify whether human nature was the determining or merely one potential cause of political action , and for being unable to account for mistakes ( if human nature is based on objective laws , then how can individuals make mistakes ? ) . |
| 6 | Delinquent White youths were described as ‘ uncivilised ’ ; ‘ barbarians ’ who adopted unattractive clothing , listened to American-influenced music and ‘ savagely ’ attacked innocent victims ; they were also blamed for initiating a steady decline in sexual mores . |
| 7 | At one time , the water mains and service pipes were made from galvanised iron or lead and were also used for providing an electrical earth connection to the house . |
| 8 | Plausible schemes also exist for producing the other constituents of the cloud particles . |
| 9 | Since word order is not now needed for signalling an increased specificity of conceptual meaning it can be put to other purposes , as we shall see presently . |
| 10 | English Heritage has been severely criticised for allowing a Georgian chimney-piece to be removed from Stedcombe House in Devon , which is a listed building , and sold by the present owner . |
| 11 | The sauropods have relatively long , pillar-like legs , resembling those of the elephant , the largest living land animal , and may have been well adapted for supporting the huge bulk of the animal . |
| 12 | But as minister of finance under Zahedi he had become too well known for negotiating the new agreement with the oil companies , and so the Shah had exiled him to the Washington embassy . |
| 13 | ‘ He has always been well known for having a good and natural relationship with young people . |
| 14 | Greatrakes became the object of controversy with fierce polemics in the public prints ; and it is an impressive testimonial to the veracity of his healing powers that he was not burnt as a witch like many faith healers of the time , or at least arraigned for usurping the royal prerogative . |
| 15 | Situated above the Port of Crouesty this resort is ideally placed for enjoying the famous seafood and the surrounding sandy beaches and areas of interest . |
| 16 | It is ideally located for exploring the beautiful scenery of Lakeland by car or , as most people prefer , by foot . |
| 17 | The Maastricht Treaty is the only framework which currently exists for consolidating the European community 's role in furthering European integration . |
| 18 | Never settle for painting a still life with nets and anchor just because you are afraid seascapes are too complex . |
| 19 | His hatred of the Empress , whom he never forgave for producing a male heir and thus depriving him of the succession to the throne , together with his inveterate hostility to what he considered to be the ‘ reactionary powers ’ , led him at times into very deep waters indeed . |