Example sentences of "[noun] is [vb pp] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | A trumpet in high F is used for the exacting trumpet part in Brandenburg No. 2 , and one in high B flat ( an octave higher than the standard B flat instrument ) is now in circulation . |
| 2 | The contractor is paid for the actual costs he incurs plus a previously agreed lump sum for his overheads and profit . |
| 3 | To process the interleaved , multiple data streams from the ‘ XA ’ disc and to decompress the audio , a special plug-in card is required for the computer . |
| 4 | A range of learning methods is used for the taught modules , including case studies , seminars , lectures , tutorials , simulations , presentations and projects . |
| 5 | Gandalf Technologies Inc , Ottawa , Ontario has signed a letter of intent to sell the majority of its shares in Gandalf Mobile Systems Inc to Geotek Industries Inc : the Canadian communications equipment supplier will retain a minority interest in the company , which today represents 3% of its revenue ; Gandalf also says that revenues for the fourth quarter ended Aprch 31 , 1993 were slightly below expectations and a modest loss is expected for the period — strong business in the UK were moderated by a weakening of sterling against the US dollar in the fourth quarter and lower than expected revenues in continental Europe and in other international markets also hit the figures . |
| 6 | Shadow 's darker side is kept for the TV studios . |
| 7 | The result is used for the design of a.c. generators so it must be all right . |
| 8 | revenue is generated for the country concerned ; |
| 9 | A swivelling , vinyl-covered bucket seat is provided for the navigator : this takes a little getting used to at sea ( perhaps the fitting of a cramp lock would overcome this criticism ) , but it really comes into its own when the yacht is in harbour and the navigation station becomes part of the living area . |
| 10 | Until a suitable parliamentary seat is found for the ‘ future prime minister ’ Kirk will be administrative assistant in Jim Bolger 's think-tank . |
| 11 | Available on prescription , Calcipotriol is advised for the skin condition psoriasis . |
| 12 | When a worker is on piece work , it is even more difficult because concentration is required for the job in order to earn the best return . |
| 13 | A similar demonstration is scheduled for the CeBIT trade fair in Hannover later on this month . |
| 14 | A momentum will be found only if a state of tension is created for the participants to provide a dynamic to the action . |
| 15 | Dividends , which are what the shareholder is paid for the use of his money , are recommended by the directors and authorized by the annual general meeting of shareholders . |
| 16 | Dividends , which are what the shareholder is paid for the use of his money , are recommended by the directors and authorized by the annual general meeting of shareholders . |
| 17 | All cocaine is diluted for the street , usually one to five . |
| 18 | Every cell is needed for the whole to exist . |
| 19 | With this streamlined structure and a heavy investment in new technology a healthy future is envisaged for the new company . |
| 20 | Thus Bowness-on-Windermere is sacrificed for the greater good of the Lake District or Matlock Bath in the cause of the Peak District . |
| 21 | That the welfare of the shareholders and the fate of the company are not co-extensive is evident in the situation that arises where a take-over bid is made for the company . |
| 22 | Chester-le-Street , who have games in hand in third place , are forced to draft in new keeper Doug Pettit for their game at Norton because regular John Caffrey is injured for the rest of the season . |
| 23 | Though participants have said that they find these quizzes enjoyable , they have not been well supported by comparison with the more usual lectures and no further quiz is planned for the moment , though I shall try to keep a few questions in hand in case a speaker is delayed or fails to arrive for some reason . |
| 24 | ‘ Oh no , not again , ’ remarks an attractive blonde whose car is stopped for the second ti me in a day . |
| 25 | The artificial snow is destined for the beginners area alongside the day lodge where there is a new baby tow this year . |
| 26 | Simpson 's Rule is used for the integration . |
| 27 | It is a struggle Ellen and no mistake and though I have been thrifty as mother brought us all up to be and the rent is paid for the next year I am hard put to pay wages and still eat and keep warm . |
| 28 | The igneous complex is composed for the most part of very resistant rocks , and less erosion has taken place here than with the other rock types , so that this region contains some of the highest hills in the Outer Hebrides , such as Roneval , Bleaval and Chaipaval . |
| 29 | An account of the last hours and words is written for the edification of those unable to be present . |
| 30 | This program on the phonetic representation of French words is designed for the BBC B and upward versions of it . |