Example sentences of "of [noun sg] [conj] [noun] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is difficult to convey the inspiration of those times : after the war we were all so full of hope and vision for a better future , and the friendliness and welcome we received from both the County Hall staff and the teachers created an unforgettable atmosphere . |
| 2 | I made my way home each night with at least some notion of hope and plans for a new assault on Wilde . |
| 3 | And in terms of its practical record he says , ‘ Whatever our misgivings , it is difficult not to feel a sense of admiration and gratitude for a movement that , in less than a century , through its direct action in some areas and through indirect influence in labour movements and other social forces in others , has raised to a human condition the life of at least half of the human race . ’ |
| 4 | As the cost of subsistence and accommodation for a student unaccompanied by his or her family is unlikely to be less than £60 per week , it is recommended that an overseas student embarking on a course should have at least this amount available . |
| 5 | As the cost of subsistence and accommodation for a student unaccompanied by his or her family is unlikely to be less than £65 per week , it is recommended that an overseas student embarking on a course should have at least this amount available . |
| 6 | ‘ 7(1) In the course of an investigation into whether a person has committed an offence under section 4 or 5 of this Act a constable may , subject to the following provisions of this section and section 9 of this Act , require him — ( a ) to provide two specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State , or ( b ) to provide a specimen of blood or urine for a laboratory test . |
| 7 | In the most dreadful weather he would stand and wait in a wet grove of ash and hazel for a shot at a woodcock . |
| 8 | Always use the same set of scales and ideally place them on a piece of wood or chipboard for a more accurate reading . |
| 9 | Land-agents are employed to act for the landowner in negotiating compensation for disturbance created by the working space needed for engineering operations , which may sterilize crucial areas of corn or pasture for a season or more . |
| 10 | A proper understanding of all this is long overdue , for the blend of dream and necessity for a place in Palestine will not disappear . |
| 11 | This portable version allows her out of home or hospital for a few hours … but for most of her life she must stay connected to a larger non-stop supply . |
| 12 | We 're gon na , we 're gon na stay on this issue of ownership and surpluses for a little time , cos it 's actually so important , but it 's not unreasonable for your pensioners to think that here was this pot of money to which one could dip into , but the only thing is the pot of money disappeared did n't it ? |
| 13 | Training is seen as the acquisition of knowledge and skills for a specific purpose . |
| 14 | Much depends on whether the employer sees the degree as a screening for general ability , a broad foundation of knowledge and skills for a particular occupation , or as turning out a finished product which he can employ without incurring further substantial training costs . |
| 15 | The 1852 coffin of the Sixteenth Earl of Shrewsbury was designed by E.W. Pugin and made by Hardman of Birmingham — ‘ the edges … engrailed with gilt metal work ; at its foot the Shrewsbury arms were engraved in gilt metal ’ — whilst in October 1887 Philip Webb sketches in his commonplace book the ‘ outside dimensions of coffin & coffins for a six foot body for Lawrence Datchworth ’ , suggesting an outer case seven foot 6 inches long , three foot wide and two foot deep . |
| 16 | The change in business leaves National Networks ' application to the Department of Trade & Industry for a UK public telecommunication operators licence in the balance . |
| 17 | It is , however absolutely essential to prohibit all growth of grass and weeds for a metre round each tree in the first few years and while this is fairly simple to achieve by spraying with something such as glyphsate or by using a weed suppressing mat , there is still a substantial area to cut . |
| 18 | She had gathered plenty of heather and bracken for a warm bed ; she had made a fishing line from the hem of her dress , and caught some codling from the rocks to dry and smoke ; she had gathered mussels and cockles , and dried them by her fire . |
| 19 | For new recruits who are selling their old property and are buying a new home , Hambro Life pays : the cost of moving to the new area ; a disturbance allowance of one month 's salary ( half paid when the employee joins the firm , the balance when the sale and purchase are completed ) ; two weekends at the company 's expense to look for accommodation ; estate agents ' , surveyors ' , building society and legal fees , including stamp duty and an allowance of £150 per month towards the cost of accommodation and/or fares for a maximum period of three months . |
| 20 | These courses involve the study of the development of software and hardware for a variety of areas of application . |
| 21 | If you are unable to work as a result of sickness or accident for a period of more than 14 consecutive days , then your monthly Home Improvement Loan repayments will be made for you , until you are fit enough to return to work . |
| 22 | USE lemon juice in place of salt or vinegar for a cool , clean taste . |
| 23 | The trust implied fidelity or commitment , together with an abandoning of the old ways of sin and indifference for a total dedication to God 's will in Christ . |