Example sentences of "for the big [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Canoeists and surfers waited in the deceptively calm waters of the Severn for the big wave to arrive . |
| 2 | That 's why I 'm trying to fill up the gap with a few concerts , but of course I 'm not good enough for the big dates , it will be mostly provincial engagements . |
| 3 | The Dutch duo are truly world class players , and they will be joined by three of Great Britain 's Seoul Olympic gold medal winning team — prolific striker Sean Kerly , current England captain John Shaw , and Holywood defender Stephen Martin — for the big occasion . |
| 4 | These men and women had spent two weeks preparing for the big occasion , many taking unpaid leave from work . |
| 5 | But more than that , John has become rated as the man for the big occasion . |
| 6 | But more than that , John has become rated as the man for the big occasion . |
| 7 | Scot who has the right word for the big occasion |
| 8 | That 's typical of Davis ; saves himself for the big occasion , the great professional , Mr Super-professional , and not Mr Boring by the way either , a great player . |
| 9 | Nottingham Forest are planning a £500,000 bid for the big Ballyclare man ; expect it to be tabled some time next week . |
| 10 | Data Connection Ltd , the Enfield , Middlesex-based UK software house that for the last ten years has provided some of the technical bedrock for the big OEMs , is now making its Unix/SNA connectivity software available to large end-users . |
| 11 | Heinzer , the Mister Nice of the Swiss Team , exploiting an avowed intent to turn Mister Ugly — ‘ I want to go for the big wins ’ — won the first race . |
| 12 | In that case , we want to be around for the big money in the fourth , fifth and sixth records . |
| 13 | So much for the big money . |
| 14 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 15 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 16 | The Bangles were , after all , a hot money-spinner for the big corpos . |
| 17 | With these qualities they well be fully prepared for the big trial , but they must also know themselves in the deepest sense — ‘ to be in touch ’ , as Scott frequently mentions , ‘ with that critical inner voice . ’ |
| 18 | For the big Shannon man , more than anyone else , epitomises the new , vibrant and resurgent mood of Irish rugby . |
| 19 | The men , who are interested in cash , are more liable to go for the big wood . |
| 20 | It was a necessary condition for the big leap in the ability to communicate that took place with humans , but it was not sufficient . |
| 21 | I made storm shields for the big cabin windows and skylights . |
| 22 | According to Michael Lewis , author of Liar 's Poker , the Japanese are well prepared for the Big Quake . |
| 23 | Many people imagine that it is a glamorous life , jetting around the world for the big athletics meetings and receiving much media attention . |
| 24 | ‘ Dejala , ’ they yelled as she rode in for the big swipe and missed it . |
| 25 | for three years I 've fiddled around , doing small things , waiting for the Big Man to say the word . |
| 26 | Lio ! rt came in for a second run , but slower this time to allow for the big man 's unexpected agility . |
| 27 | But Souness must sell before delving back into the transfer market to continue his rebuilding programme and will have to accept cut-price offers for the big trio . |
| 28 | But these are dogs in training : they come to heel ; they do not attack indiscriminately ; but they can barely wait for the big bite . |
| 29 | ‘ Oh , yes , I want to help to make things for the big bazaar Mr Sands was talking about , to help those who live here in such misery . ’ |
| 30 | Enjoy the ride down , let the wind fly through your hair , go with the flow , and wait for the big crash . |