Example sentences of "is [adj] for [verb] [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , the Gould-Jacobs reaction is unsuitable for producing 1-cyclopropyl-quinolonecarboxylic acids or 1-cyclopropyl-azaquinolonecarboxylic acids of the ciprofloxacin type because it is not possible to alkylate 1-unsubstituted quinolones or azaquinolonecarboxylates with cyclopropyl halides . |
| 2 | Painting is popular for creating simple images because the mouse is used like a brush to colour areas and to create the effect of texture , like an impressionist painting , for instance . |
| 3 | Their accuracy is crucial for producing indirect restorations and prosthetic appliances in the dental laboratory . |
| 4 | Simplest of all is the Brookite ‘ Paraman ’ unit which comes in pairs for a small outlay and is adaptable for dropping light loads . |
| 5 | The longer variety is ideal for reaching neglected areas like backs , and the short ones or ‘ mitts ’ are good for underwater massage on flabby areas like the tops of the legs and upper arms . |
| 6 | Anthracite black is more of a black grey than a true black , so it is great for tinting other colours to get softer washes . |
| 7 | Ethernet networking comes from Xerox , a company which is famous for developing significant advances in personal computing , but then failing to take commercial advantage of them . |
| 8 | Like the Yorkshire resort he represents , Sir Michael is famous for blustering high winds . |
| 9 | It provides an effective descant over voices , and can sound languid and restful , especially when unaccompanied in its bottom octave , rising from middle C. In its middle register it is useful for teaching new tunes or doubling the melody line . |
| 10 | Some models will also convert from a two wheeled sack barrow into a four wheeled multi-purpose truck which is useful for moving heavy items like paving slabs . |
| 11 | As well as a good first-aid kit , a cool-box is useful for storing cold applications . |
| 12 | An aerosol foam shampoo is useful for cleaning small areas . |
| 13 | Inside there 's a small hanging shelf that is handy for storing small items or for hanging a torch . |
| 14 | This second component , consisting of K re-ionization and Madelung terms , is important for understanding catalytic processes as it indicates that the local environment about the CO is ionic , even at high precoverages of K. |
| 15 | Gloucestershire County Council , which is responsible for registaring nursing homes in the county , is proposing to revoke the Heighton 's certificate of registration . |
| 16 | The aim of the laser is to re-shape the cornea which is responsible for bending light rays onto the eys 's retina . |
| 17 | The aim of the laser is to re-shape the cornea which is responsible for bending light rays onto the eys 's retina . |
| 18 | The primary nurse is responsible for assessing nursing needs , for identifying with each client the nursing goals , for planning care and implementing it . |
| 19 | The Director General is responsible for reviewing commercial activities in the UK and identifying trading practices which are against the interests of consumers . |
| 20 | Officials feared last night it will be at least 300 but the crash area is notorious for sheltering illegal immigrants . |
| 21 | The computer : 1 always offers an encouraging , positive response ; 2 provides a successful experience ; 3 lets the child work at his or her own level ; 4 treats the child as an individual ; 5 gives instant feedback which is essential for correcting bad habits ; 6 presents reading in a peer-approved way ; 7 is highly motivating . |
| 22 | Does this mean that non-experimental data is useless for addressing causal issues ? |
| 23 | The carbon then decays : and as C has a half life of 5570 years , it is suitable for dating organic remains . |
| 24 | As Offe ( 1975a : 136–40 ) argues , the classic Weberian model of bureaucratic rationality is suitable for applying predetermined rules in a universal , undifferentiated manner through a hierarchical structure composed of ‘ neutral ’ officials . |
| 25 | The genealogy of these developments is significant for understanding recent movements within English studies . |