Example sentences of "a [noun sg] for [noun pl] ' [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 In 1983 , at the time of the introduction of the new Mental Health Act , seen then and now as a breakthrough for patients ' rights , users were barely involved in the mental health debate .
2 Andermatt too is a place for travellers ' decisions : whether to return north back to Uri , or to choose one of the other three cardinal points of the compass for further travel .
3 Returning to our earlier theme , we notice there is a tradeoff for shareholders ' representatives in employing a manager .
4 They opened a centre for their activities in San Salvador , with a school for members ' children , and gave sewing and secretarial classes .
5 A special assembly will be followed by a breakfast for pupils ' parents .
6 The devolution of detailed financial control from local authorities to head teachers and governing bodies means that schools will in future have to manage their own budgets which include an amount for teachers ' salaries .
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