Example sentences of "be [verb] [to-vb] [noun sg] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Previously , after six weeks the students would teach one ( heavily prepared ) lesson ; now , in theory , at least , they could be expected to take responsibility for a class for six or seven weeks . |
| 2 | MDU leader Dzorig told supporters at a rally that eliminating the MPRP 's monopoly of power from the Constitution was not enough and demanded that the Hural , of which 93.4 per cent of the deputies were MPRP members , be dissolved to make way for a democratically elected legislature . |
| 3 | According to press reports , during the meeting Hariri had successfully allayed Hezbollah fears that a large number of buildings in the southern suburbs were to be demolished to make way for a new hospital . |
| 4 | PROTESTERS have occupied an 18th century thatched cottage due to be demolished to make way for a by-pass . |
| 5 | As part of the £52.5m scheme a farm bridge will be demolished to make room for a fourth lane between junction 20 at Lymm and Junction 21a for the M62 . |
| 6 | He could not imagine finding tranquillity of soul in old age ; if he could only be allowed to mark time for a while all might yet be well , one might suddenly achieve equilibrium , certainty , serenity . |
| 7 | However the policy may be extended to provide cover for a variety of uses . |
| 8 | One of South-East Asia 's richest botanical areas , the slopes of Mount Apo on the Philippine island of Mindanao , is to be cleared to make way for a geothermal power plant . |