Example sentences of "and [noun] [vb base] [vb pp] for the " in BNC.

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1 It is fascinating to see how theory and experiment have vied for the lead over the past 30 years , with first one then the other leading the way .
2 According to Ravik Smirnov , Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Soviet Cultural Commission , the Georgians have already requested the return of knives and weapons from the Kremlin Armoury ; Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan have asked for the return of carpets , the Armenians lay claim to the seascape painter Ayvazovskiy , while the Ukrainians want the Cossack Blades .
3 It was very well presented and that whilst Billy Connolly freely admitted he was not in fact a culture vulture , it was his enthusiasm that in a sense having his own that make the programme apparently a complete and utter joy and in a sense that 's what sponsorship should do , it should do for art , music , ballet and opera what Cousteau and Bellamy have done for the environment and Attenborough
4 The way that many politicians and others have called for the teaching of " facts " and wish to throw out all matters relating to " mere opinion " such as environmental concerns , shows how unaware many people are that there is any problem with regard to the reliability of facts or the possibility of there being evidence supporting beliefs and values .
5 COT deaths in England and Wales have fallen for the third consecutive year , Government figures revealed yesterday .
6 COT deaths in England and Wales have dropped for the third year in succession .
7 Four bowlers from Anglesey and Arfon have qualified for the Welsh Merit championship in Rhyl next month .
8 Jeff Probyn , the England and Wasps prop overlooked for the Lions tour , has been called up as his replacement .
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