Example sentences of "they [vb mod] [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | They derive their strength from the realization that not to abide by them would make for an unworkable constitution . |
2 | They may ask for an extra premium if they 're including it they may ask for a bit towards it , but they can give a better cover . |
3 | W/Cpl Burns informs the Volkspoliqei that their request is outside the terms of the Agreement , and that if they want any details they must call for a Soviet officer , to whom the information will be given . |
4 | Or they must work for a particular employer ( eg a local council ) , or in a similar trade or occupation ( eg taxidrivers , the police ) . |
5 | Well they had er , they had all that this morning , they should go for a little while . |
6 | Well they 'll last for a long time |
7 | They 'll go for an extra check up with the medical staff , a couple of weeks before their operation . |
8 | ‘ We came across some people from Papua New Guinea who were selling handicrafts and were confronted with a boatload of western tourists — all convinced they could buy for a knock-down rate . |
9 | They 'd hope for a fine day . |
10 | They would suffice for a respectable blaze . |
11 | Cheshire Carers ' spokeswoman Lil Hughes said they would battle for a complete removal of the charge . |
12 | We think they are about right , they would provide for an appropriate level of development . |
13 | Subject to the necessary amendments being made to the provisions of the schemes , they will continue for a transitional period after privatisation to provide for continuity of pension provisions and allow time for the privatised company to make new arrangements . |
14 | The results over two to three years will include those for children who missed out two terms and who were tested before the age of seven — they will account for a large percentage of the results . |
15 | However , if they are both read in close conjunction to each other , readers will experience strong emotions combined with a beautiful story , that they will remember for a long long time . |
16 | At the very most , they can hope for a modest share in a possible coalition government . |
17 | If they are told the Home Office is ‘ minded to refuse ’ asylum they can apply for a judicial review . |