Example sentences of "was [vb pp] [adv] for [pos pn] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | BEVERLEY Allitt attended a local school in Lincolnshire and was noticed only for her constant attempts to be at the centre of attention . |
| 2 | The latter was needed both for its general utility and so that " we can survive outside Europe " . |
| 3 | Each accident was assessed also for its potential large-scale consequences , and it was found that 7% of the accidents could potentially have led to major accidents . |
| 4 | The Countess was known locally for her frequent visits to the sick and the infirm and never at a loss for a generous word or gesture . |
| 5 | Gagong Apang was re-elected leader of the Congress ( I ) legislative party on March 5 and was sworn in for his fourth term as Chief Minister on March 7 . |
| 6 | A buffet meal was laid on for his send-off and most of the workforce managed to return early to join in a very enjoyable get together . |
| 7 | On Tuesday , the Queen was wheeled out for her first-ever appearance at the European Parliament to give what the Guardian wittily described as the ‘ royal oui ’ to the EC . |
| 8 | Brian Rose was brought in for his first home Test and promised he would attack the bowling ; he was as good as his word and made 70 , but 33 from Gatting was the only other contribution as the last seven wickets went for 24 in fifty-two minutes . |
| 9 | Another fourteen-year-old was convicted yesterday for his one hundred and seventy second offence , yet neither the police nor the courts seem able to stop him offending again … |
| 10 | Paul Ritchie was sent off for his second bookable offence following a lunging challenge on Richard Gough and the visitors quickly pressed home their numerical advantage . |