Example sentences of "[subord] [noun] [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At last they came to a clearing , where Vic headed for a mossy log . |
| 2 | We are looking for state-backed policies to provide funds for those areas of production where potential exists for a swift expansion of exports . |
| 3 | If Shearson hope for a passive investor , it is not in Perelman 's make up , ’ says Perrin Long , a securities analyst at Lipper Analytical . |
| 4 | And the same will be true of Britain 's spending if Manchester loses for a second time . |
| 5 | Why are government bonds which still have eleven months to run regarded as liquid , whereas overdrafts granted for a few weeks are not ? |
| 6 | Otley and I held on to him while Nigel searched for a large piece of wood to haul him out with , and in the meantime we had a close-up of the lush vegetation of the riverside : buttercups , forget-me-nots , dog roses and honeysuckle and the shy little water avens modestly hiding its peach-coloured face . |
| 7 | ‘ We must get on the road at once , ’ said Cameron , still diplomatic , while Menzies longed for a hot drink . |
| 8 | Some like Op. 22 No. 3 , Op. 7 or the ‘ Waldstein ’ , demand a very brilliant piano , whereas others call for a deeper , more lyrical sound . |
| 9 | Some like to take their time with an invigorating massage while others opt for a quick once over in the shower . |
| 10 | Each year some graduates take this opportunity while others study for a professional qualification . |
| 11 | The traditional interpretation of the large buildings at the major urban centres as palaces argues for a simple pyramid society , with all the produce and services coming into the king 's administrators ' hands for redistribution . |
| 12 | Love and politics clash when Maggie falls for a hard-hearted soldier . |
| 13 | SEX-MAD flies are being lured to a sticky end as scientists search for a new pesticide . |
| 14 | Seesaws and swingboats both lead to estimation of weight as children look for a comfortable partner . |
| 15 | The Pakistan duo had smashed 61 runs from just nine overs , taking the score to 135–2 in the 31st over , when Imran called for a cheeky single … |