Example sentences of "[coord] [vb past] [noun] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | On Viola 's approach down the hall , Hilda turned up the gas and made preparation for a hasty departure , but this , it seemed , was not the idea . |
| 2 | While on the one hand claiming to recognise the theoretical problems inherent in classifying cultural features and the possibility of interpreting otherwise , New Historicist writing tends to produce very organised , well-constructed and argued cases for a small number of Renaissance cultural features . |
| 3 | Edward looked up from the picture and studied mc for a long moment . |
| 4 | Although rather overshadowed by the heroin ‘ problem ’ which soon emerged , this committee was able to continue its focus on young solvent users and obtained funding for a full-time counsellor to work out of a Council of Voluntary Service office . |
| 5 | Athelstan said his prayers , the Dies Requiem for Springall , Brampton , his own brother and others , made the sign of the cross on himself and thanked God for a wholesome day . |
| 6 | Brunel had carried out a survey at about the same time and submitted proposals for a broad gauge line linking up with the Hereford , Ross and Gloucester Railway . |
| 7 | Participants in the London Conference agreed on a declaration which condemned " the expulsion of civilian communities from their homes " , undertook to collate information on human rights violations and outlined terms for a political settlement . |
| 8 | When Henry inherited the estate and gave permission for a Catholic church to be built in the village , Walter had violently opposed the decision , but Henry had stood firm . |