Example sentences of "be [adv] [vb pp] [adv prt] for [adj] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ But transfer fees are so blown up for British players that managers are now forced to look abroad .
2 This can be broadly broken down for descriptive purposes as a program staff of 11 , and a support staff of 4 .
3 Specific minority issues , such as racial harassment or the relationship between the blacks and the police , can be usefully singled out for successful in-bureau training .
4 Over 75% of respondents to the survey said that distribution and hotline services were good ( Tiptree and Penguin were consistently singled out for special praise ) , and that wholesalers were outstandingly efficient .
5 India was largely cut off for long periods , and its under-developed arms and textile industries were required to supply substantial quantities of ammunition and tents to British forces in the Middle and Far East .
6 Stoke actually hit the back of the net in the 59th minute , but Kevin Russell was controversially pulled up for off-side .
7 That set the fur flying and even United coach Geoff Konopka was also sent off for serious misconduct .
8 Mr McKeag ( later Dr McKeag ) had been immensely popular on the Circuit and was often invited back for special services .
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