Example sentences of "[noun] [vb base] up for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , Karen 's quick intelligence and enthusiasm make up for any problems caused by her disability , and Janet says , she 's a big asset to the salon . |
| 2 | In the same way , key performance indicators set up for each function are reviewed quarterly against its business plan with relevant managers ‘ but it 's not a dull , dry event : it 's when everybody pulls together , discussing everything that 's happening in great depth and giving managers the opportunity to explain to directors why they 're falling short , the constraints and obstacles , and so achieving agreement with the figures and the indicators used , ’ he said . |
| 3 | Some say they 'll take over the children 's education completely as they try to help their youngsters make up for lost time . |
| 4 | Although individually insignificant , ants make up for this in sheer numbers and total biomass ; they are among the dominant extant organisms on Earth . |
| 5 | But I think there 's also the other end of the scale which is , which is what , you 've slightly amended this year , is the fact of elderly people erm , I know recently that myself have gone through the fact of my gran had er , was going through a very sick period , and if she 'd have come back home , it would have been very difficult for me to have had to look after her at the same time as trying to attend my council duties , and this would have been the same for my dad , and the additional income which this would have brought , to have paid someone to be able to look after her whilst we were at council meetings , and you can remember that these meetings sometimes go on , you can say well , this meeting should be over by one o'clock then it goes on till three o'clock or whatever , and then peop , the problems mount up for that person left on their own , and I think that those things have to be taken into consideration , and I believe that this is the first step forward in trying to recognise that people have responsibilities outside of the council chamber . |
| 6 | ( 5 ) The setting up of ad hoc sub-committees ( committees set up for one purpose only and disbanded after their task is accomplished ) is a useful technique to make sure that the Hon. |
| 7 | Oh yes , I had a gentleman turn up for some physio on his arm . |
| 8 | In any event many contracts for the provision of the service come up for regular renewal , giving you the chance to tender when they do . |
| 9 | Bus chiefs stand up for older vehicles |
| 10 | Often these representations are made by the Faculty of the Institute alone , but wherever it is considered beneficial , submissions are made in conjunction with other professional bodies and , indeed , the Tax Faculty is represented on a number of joint bodies set up for this purpose . |
| 11 | ‘ So few people dress up for first nights these days … ’ |
| 12 | In part two : Back on track … the Robins tune up for another season . |
| 13 | The Girls black up for one of their routines |
| 14 | It is only in embryonic forms of thought , or professional fields trying to establish themselves ( paramedical areas ) , or subjects where there is a lot of infighting ( sociology ) , where the standards of critical judgement come up for much review . |
| 15 | Women team up for new season |
| 16 | and the clouds save up for some rainy day . |
| 17 | Separate spheres of responsibility can be identified , and control systems set up for junior management , and so controls , performance measurement and accountability are better . |
| 18 | And this is where these latter day Roundheads and Cavaliers stock up for future conflicts . |