Example sentences of "[adv] for a [adj -er] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Commissioning research on the use of deprivation indices in allocating formulas is therefore often seen as a means of arguing more effectively for a bigger share .
2 If the lamp remains on for a longer time it is possible that the incorrect outer ( track ) connection to the rotary potentiometer VR2 has been used .
3 This is not wanted to there has to be a circuit arrangement which does not respond to a short pulse from the batting l.e.d. but acts only if this l.e.d. remains on for a longer period , that is , when the batsman has correctly intercepted the ball .
4 New Scientist published an article with the transfixing title of ‘ The search for scale invariant cosmology ’ , showing that there was a search going on for a deeper understanding of the Universe .
5 It argues that renewable energies are not developed enough for a higher goal , but if more money for research was made available , the future could be very different .
6 For example , in Brazil , peripheral capitalist development is responsible not only for a lower level of participation of women in agriculture but also a lower level of integration of women in urban development .
7 Take 1 hour to bring the solution slowly to simmering point , simmer gently for a further hour .
8 Dougal bent down for a closer look .
9 If you really want your fish fed while you are away , perhaps for a longer time , you cold measure out individual portions of food into envelopes , and hide all the other food .
10 We went in for a closer look .
11 The proportions reported to have had difficulty with various aspects of caring for themselves ( getting in and out of a bath or shower , dressing and undressing , going to the toilet , washing and shaving , feeding themselves , making a hot drink , or needing help at night ) for a year or more before death was 87 per cent of those who had been in a residential home for a year or more , 60 per cent of those in for a shorter time and 25 per cent of those who had not been in such a home at all .
12 On March 5 Sharad Pawar was sworn in for a further term as Congress ( I ) Chief Minister .
13 Congress ( I ) retained power in Maharashtra in the State Assembly elections in February 1990 and Sharad Pawar was sworn in for a further term as Chief Minister [ see p. 37245 ] .
14 He can mix the Hi-Watt in for a cleaner sound , if that suits a song more .
15 Trading in for a smaller house or flat again releases considerable capital , which is often shared with the offspring .
16 But Pearce , says : ‘ I just ca n't see him packing it in for a younger man to come in .
17 ‘ We 'll trade the swine in for a younger model , ’ she had said .
18 they might keep you in for a longer rest
19 Working together for a healthier future … and a cleaner , greener Company
20 Shaking a match out involves a lot of rattling and scratching about , before he lights the turd using two matches held together for a brighter flare .
21 Depending upon the particular system required , a balance must be found between the main variables of speed of searching and amount of memory used , especially for a larger vocabulary ( approximately 60,000 to 70,000 words ) .
22 However , if the share of UK GDP accounted for by a particular region is higher than its share of UK population , then that region is relatively more prosperous than the average ; conversely for a lower figure .
23 So , if you ca n't find what you want , see over for a fuller list of our courses or contact us on .
24 She 's gone over for a closer look . ’
25 Rail fares have been rising at around 1 ½ per cent over inflation in recent years and the new corporate plan also warns that BR has 12 months to assess whether passengers would pay even more for a better service .
26 They are prepared to pay a little more for a better quality of service .
27 Have you ever paid a little more for a better seat at the theatre , and thus enjoyed a far more memorable evening ?
28 This hooking action is important because it interferes with the opponent 's attempts to free his arm and keeps him closed off for a longer period .
29 Three , you could arrange payment of the deposit as requested , possibly for a certain period of time and possibly for a smaller amount than demanded , this would no doubt by in the process of the licence .
30 Maybe go near for a closer look .
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