Example sentences of "was [adv] [vb pp] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Group , jointly financed by the DES and CGLI , was duly established for a three-year period , and its remit is fourfold : to review existing provision ; to identify any overlap or gaps which may exist ; to identify an appropriate integrated and progressive pattern of schemes and awards ; and to make recommendations to the appropriate validating bodies . |
| 2 | The scene was all set for a pitched battle . |
| 3 | This was all designed for a specific purpose . |
| 4 | The Council was generally elected for a six-year term , but the 1990 elections were called after those of 1986 were annulled on a technicality . |
| 5 | Under the 1987 Constitution an executive President was elected by the 51-member National Assembly which itself was directly elected for a five-year term . |
| 6 | This served with 28 Squadron under 5 Wing and was later stored for a long time at 15 Air Depot at Snake Valley , adjacent to Swartkop before going to serve with the MEFS at Bloemspruit . |
| 7 | Following Bezani 's early exit , Apsee 's team-mate Jeff Jenkins was also dismissed for a late challenge on Ponty 's Nick Jones . |
| 8 | So pressure was now applied for a speedy conclusion to the work . |
| 9 | This sumptuous bauble , appropriately named the Tor Abbey Jewel , was doubtless made for a wealthy patron . |