Example sentences of "[modal v] be for the purpose " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ for the purpose of prostitution ’ Means that loitering or soliciting must be for the purpose of offering her body etc. for reward as outlined at point 2 ante . |
2 | They are closely interrelated , separated though they must be for the purpose of analysis — and they are all questionable . |
3 | If therefore we were to interfere , it would be for the purpose of controlling his judgment . |
4 | If , therefore , we were to interfere , it would be for the purpose of controlling his judgment ; but any interference by us to control the judgment of the visitor would be attended with the most mischievous consequences , since we must then decide upon the statutes of the college , of which we are ignorant , and the construction of which has been confided to another forum . ’ |
5 | This account could only be drawn on when it had reached an estimated $1,000 million and would be for the purpose of purchasing the external debt bonds of Argentina 's creditor banks . |