Example sentences of "[noun] is for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The most frequent plea we hear from readers is for a no-fuss dinner-party menu . |
| 2 | ‘ Meaning ’ has a much more general significance and the search is for a universal meaning , one that crosses the boundaries of distinguishable human cultures or kinship groups . |
| 3 | According to the report , the only way for Britain to benefit from its military strengths in rebuilding an electronics industry is for a massive , government-sponsored effort in technology transfer . |
| 4 | This data is for a trained writer ( ie. the Freeman vector database contains details of the writer 's handwriting ) , and as can be seen , the number of candidate words can be high , and in such cases the spread of lengths of the candidates is quite wide . |
| 5 | The pensioners ' dream is for a secure life , after Maxwell 's death . |
| 6 | Unless the transfer is for a monetary consideration ( in which case fees under Article 2 , Scale A of the Order are payable ) fees will be based , by virtue of art 2(5) of the Order , on the equivalent proportion of the value of the land the subject of the dealing after deduction therefrom of the equivalent proportion of the amount secured on the land . |
| 7 | The plan is for a joint venture with the partner to develop , manufacture and market the mainframe , and the cost is put at $50m with the government offering preferential loans of $24m . |
| 8 | This month 's plan is for a wide , rectangular border which receives lots of sunshine every day . |
| 9 | This rudimentary check is for a static condition ; it has no consideration for the disposition of the surface area of the sail , or the lifting component of any separated sails , as in a Box kite or Roller . |
| 10 | Now , 40 years on , this structure has fallen apart and the cry is for a free market economy . |
| 11 | ‘ We know Richardson is a fine batsman but the real need is for a fast bowler . ’ |
| 12 | Man in the middle RICHIE Richardson is one of the world 's great batsmen , but Brian Close believes Yorkshire 's need is for a top strike bowler and not the West Indies captain |
| 13 | Thus , the Manpower Services Commission ( MSC ) stated in 1985 that ‘ the best assumption for planning purposes is for a continuing high level of unemployment throughout the period ( 1985–89 ) and for a level of long-term unemployment remaining at around the one million mark . ’ |
| 14 | Usually the contact is for a specific purpose , and for a recognised period of time . |
| 15 | The request is for a real blast from the past … that lovely old Peter , Paul and Mary folk song … |
| 16 | Currently , the most frequent demand is for a minimum wage level of two-thirds of average earnings to be either implemented immediately , or over a short period . |
| 17 | If the exclusion is for a fixed period which would bring the aggregate exclusion in any term to more than five days or would involve the pupil missing a public examination , the governors or LEA may order the reinstatement of the pupil and the head teacher would be bound to comply with the direction . |
| 18 | Although the rise in oil prices will continue to feed through for a while , the prospect is for a substantial reduction in inflation over the coming year . |
| 19 | We have n't put a figure on it , but our claim is for a substantial increase in basic rates of pay with a reduction in the working week . |
| 20 | Please note : Our offer is for a four-tread step ladder — the photograph shows a five-tread version , but the style and quality will be exactly the same . |
| 21 | This can not be logical , and there is some support for landlords who feel justified in requiring the proceeds to be paid to them on the basis that a lease is for a limited duration but the freehold ( where applicable ) is for life . |
| 22 | When children recognise that their writing is for a real public audience , not just the teacher but other people , they are more likely to be concerned with their spelling . |
| 23 | Charlie 's personal idea of bliss is for a long-haired client to walk in an allow him to create one of his more advanced shapes , but he would never impose his styles on an unwilling customer . |
| 24 | The association had also identified very clearly in its submissions to the Labour Court that , whereas its long term aspirations were encapsulated in the original claim , the immediate requirement for our Bank Assistant members is for a real and reasonable increase in pay to meet the urgent needs of today . |
| 25 | The final proposal from the Government is for a new type of licence for continental-style cafes where all ages would be admitted whether taking a meal or not . |
| 26 | A serious wound infection occurs in 1 in every 100 patients ( 3 in 100 if the operation is for a recurrent hernia ) and other wound problems such as a deep blood clot ( haematoma ) or separation of the skin and underlying tissues can also occur . |
| 27 | As the phrase implies the contract of employment is for a fixed term e.g 1 year , 2 years etc . |
| 28 | This application is for a lesser number of flats , but is not , is looking to clear itself of any encumbrance over occu occupancy . |
| 29 | The CD3 , which is Ariston 's third CD player in roughly the same number of years ( they all remain available by the way ) heralds no revolution in technology or features , but may be just what you are looking for if the brief is for a medium-price player which will offer musical excellence without frills or complication . |
| 30 | If the pot-au-feu is for a special occasion you include as well a boiling chicken , but since so many kitchens are n't equipped with a soup pot large enough to hold a chicken at the same time as all the meat , this may have to be cooked separately . |