Example sentences of "[vb base] for a [adj] [noun sg] and " in BNC.
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| 1 | The cast list printed in the wordbook , however , specifies a Grand Dance not of 24 persons but of ‘ 24 Chineses ’ ; while in the manuscript score , copied separately at the reverse end of the book , is the big movement — the longest instrumental number in the entire show — headed ‘ Chaconne : Dance for a Chinese man and woman ’ . |
| 2 | Although it is the traditional culture which continues to manage the western world , Snow argued , only science can feed that world , create wealth , provide hope for the poor and the sick , and forge the essential links between intellect and practicality which make for a proper wisdom and awareness of moral and social issues . |
| 3 | You can address yourself to a man , and at least hope for a quick ear and an open heart ! |
| 4 | Wait for a suitable moment and say : " That is a very interesting point you have raised , Mr R. , which we might wish to take up at a later meeting , but I really do n't think it helps our problem at the moment . " |
| 5 | Competitors face each other , wait for a light draw and fire . |
| 6 | You have now set sail for a new destination and it 's too late to turn back . |
| 7 | Look for a scorched toaster and a burnt hair-dryer , among other modern artifacts . |
| 8 | These are goods which last for a long time and which yield the household utility-creating services both in the current period and in future periods . |
| 9 | If you are in any doubt , ask for a medical opinion and for guidance on how to approach a particular resident . |
| 10 | J. R. Campbell directed revolutionary comrades in the ILP as follows ; Fight for a revolutionary policy and work with the Communist Party to carry out that policy ; work for coming over en masse into the ranks of the Communist Party . |