Example sentences of "be [verb] [adv] for the [adj -est] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At present , local authorities are building not for the poorest , nor for the slum-dweller , but mainly for those better off . |
| 2 | If it had been someone else 's funeral George would have been looking out for the nearest pub . |
| 3 | In Guatemala too , the 1980s marked a high point of repression in a political conflict which has been going on for the best part of thirty years . |
| 4 | If , however , you feel unable to do this , it would still help us if the questionnaire could be filled in for the largest course , and some indication be given of provision in other courses . |
| 5 | Below : The hard centres of such flowers as hellebores should be pressed separately for the best results . |
| 6 | The Agent has , therefore , decided to encourage Great Indian Peninsula railwaymen to take a greater interest in such matters by the institution of a competition under the rules of which first , second and third prizes of Rs. 150 , Rs. 100 and Rs. 50 respectively will be awarded annually for the best station platform gardens and premises . |
| 7 | Clarke was the luckiest player on earth not to be sent off for the clearest professional foul imaginable on Strachan after 69 minutes . |
| 8 | Now that circumstances have conspired to make an immediate share issue an unattractive option , Dell Computer Corp is looking around for the best alternative to raise cash to finance its soaraway growth . |
| 9 | ‘ Well ’ — she straightened her broad shoulders ‘ perhaps everything 's turning out for the best then . |
| 10 | Her poor academic record was traded in for the sharpest of wits , her gaucherie for poise . |