Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] for [art] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 31 | La Plante obviously enjoys writing tough , all-action thrillers but this latest epic was crying out for a little more subtlety and a couple of rounded characters . |
| 32 | La Plante obviously enjoys writing tough , all-action thrillers but this latest epic was crying out for a little more subtlety and a couple of rounded characters . |
| 33 | This can be so even where you have not had to shop around for a more favourable report . |
| 34 | With a choice of simple current/deposit account facilities , fixed deposit accounts , or managed currency funds and a highly personalised level of private banking , you may need to shop around for the most suitable . |
| 35 | It was probably the idea of having to hang on for no more than two months that convinced me of the value of these silly prophesies , but I was a true believer . |
| 36 | You 're talking about some forms of abuse which went on for a very very long time indeed to pull the average up like that . |
| 37 | A paint-effect wall makes a beautiful backdrop , whether you try your hand at sponging or go in for a more adventurous colour-wash finish . |
| 38 | Why not stand up for the uniquely British spirit embodied by Richard Lester ( who 's American — DQ ) , Rita Tushingham , Shelagh Delaney , Tom Courtenay , etc . |
| 39 | Although its giant neighbour , Ben Alder , can be viewed from the A9 at the top of Loch Ericht , and the peak further west along its ridge , Aonach Beag , can be seen briefly from the A86 if you 're not fishing about for an extra strong mint in the glove compartment , Carn Dearg reveals itself only to those prepared to sweat a bit . |
| 40 | Freezers and immersion heaters will be switched off for no more than 15 minutes at a time during peak-load periods . |
| 41 | In the blue corner , we have the ‘ JD Telecaster ’ , the Japanese-made version of the very same instrument , and one you can probably pick up for the very interesting price of £400 or less . |
| 42 | Anyone who seems suitable will receive an informal visit and then come down for a more formal interview . ’ |
| 43 | ‘ I should love to see them sometime , ’ said Charles , ‘ but I wonder if I might sit down for a little ? |
| 44 | They can be blotted down for an even more subtle finish , if you prefer , then topped with a dewy lipgloss . |
| 45 | Ellwood said , ‘ So just stick around for a little longer , yeah ? |
| 46 | They are not tremendously significant unless a person s name comes up for a more senior position . |
| 47 | As churches we feel an obligation to speak up for the least privileged in our society , for those who live in the areas of highest unemployment , poorest housing and social disintegration . |
| 48 | In the cave itself , bas-reliefs sculpted close together on a stalagmite cone , hard to make out for the most part , except for an obvious and memorable reindeer some three feet long , in the museum , animals graphically carved or engraved on bone , many of them heads of horses , but fish too , and pieces of bone , antler and ivory carved quite elaborately into abstract patterns of diamond shapes , chevrons or spirals . |
| 49 | On the first morning I woke up feeling great , like a kid , stretched my arms and thought , Now I 'll have a cup of tea and stroll out for a Then it hit me . " |
| 50 | It is worth shopping around for the best quote possible . |
| 51 | The guide prices indicated are the manufacturers ' recommended retail prices — it 's worth shopping around for the best buy . |