Example sentences of "he [be] [adj] for a [adj] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
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| 1 | A subordinate must know to which superior he is responsible for a particular aspect of his duties ; |
| 2 | He 's due for a trim but it 's a bit cold really . |
| 3 | Third : sign the biggest , nastiest , quickest fast bowler you can find and make sure he 's good for a full season and wo n't go missing half the time . ’ |
| 4 | He was quiet for a long while , and the snow blew against his huddled body , piling up . |
| 5 | He was responsible for a major reform of Government administration , including a new public service act , which helped to facilitate the rapid localisation of the civil service . |
| 6 | Topstock paused for a moment and then said , ‘ I think he was responsible for a good many of the Society 's priests . |
| 7 | He was silent for a long time . |
| 8 | He was silent for a long moment then said : ‘ It may be our only hope . |
| 9 | He was silent for a long time , then he blew out a long stream of smoke and turned his head towards her . |
| 10 | He was ill for a long time . |