Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] for [adj] a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Well , we 're just going out to have one , ’ said Penelope , thinking how typical it was that Ianthe should long for such a dull and essentially English thing as a cup of tea . |
2 | She expects that entrepreneurs and high-ranking government officials will pay for such a privileged education for their children . |
3 | Greater specialization within some regional police forces may account for such a strong discrepancy . |
4 | So , as you can see for such a small number of people , we cover a large area , also some very diverse subjects . |
5 | ’ I ca n't see how any democratic member of Parliament can vote for such a sloppy bill , which would be the thin end of a very dangerous web . |
6 | Clearly no government can legislate for such a wide array of circumstances , let alone attempt to enforce such legislation . |
7 | No , no more cos it can last for such a long time sometimes , you know . |