Example sentences of "and [noun pl] [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | This month , Tom Gadd and Suzanne Ardley look at striking furnishings and accessories designed for a brighter life |
2 | After his visit to the hospital he spoke to shoppers in Stockton High Street about the community charge and Labours plans for a fair rate . |
3 | The former Charlton Athletic manager has been linked with Spurs , with Peter Shreeves under pressure and fans calling for a new manager . |
4 | Later , you 'll use races to help monitor your progress , but first of all you need to go through some basic steps to establish the habits and strengths needed for a good running programme . |
5 | Whilst Harry 's replies were being vetted , his photo was taken for a false identity card , and his uniform and shoes exchanged for a civilian outfit . |
6 | PETER 'S FRIENDS : Kenneth Branagh and chums meet for a crisis-ridden yuletide . |
7 | Exports of motor vehicles and ships accounted for a large proportion of the improvement . |
8 | Folk myths and wisdoms survived for a long time . |
9 | The latest published figures on the origins of TB infection in confirmed herd breakdowns in Great Britain show that south-west England has a much higher incidence of breakdowns and badgers account for a high proportion of them . |
10 | He did this on the same day , with the result that the situation became much calmer and negotiations opened for a new Executive Council which would include General Aung San as its leader . |
11 | On 27th November , 1847 , the emigrant ships Phillip Lang and John Wickliffe sailed from Greenock with 247 Scottish men , women and children bound for a new way of life in New Zealand . |
12 | He went to investigate and , seeing an open door in the side of the mound , looked inside and saw men and women preparing for a ceremonial meal . |
13 | Parts and components account for a growing share of Japan 's exports ; 28% of total exports and 36% of machinery exports in 1992 compared with 19% and 28% respectively in 1981 . |
14 | So it will be some time before they 've sorted out all the flowers and shrubs destined for a new home . |
15 | Libraries and librarians have for a long time sought to play a role in the educational development of young children in the formative and primary years , particularly in the simple stimulation of the reading habit . |
16 | This is because wines and beers account for a greater proportion ( 76% ) of all consumer expenditure on alcoholic drinks . |