Example sentences of "[conj] [noun] [vb -s] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | This may partly explain why a speaker or writer opts for a marked theme in a given context . |
| 2 | If an error or warning occurs for a particular module then an appropriate message is output to this log file , but processing continues until all modules in the steering file have been examined . |
| 3 | We are looking for state-backed policies to provide funds for those areas of production where potential exists for a swift expansion of exports . |
| 4 | The recent appearance of low-price Rickenbacker copies from Encore and Tanglewood calls for a bit of discussion on the replica guitar business in general . |
| 5 | I do n't get tired unlike some of the other drivers and experience counts for a lot in this sport |
| 6 | The two have an argument and vow never to speak to each other again , whereupon Serena leaves for a holiday with Rupert on a volcanic island in the Aegean to which Rusty and his wife have recently been transferred . |
| 7 | After his visit to the hospital he spoke to shoppers in Stockton High Street about the community charge and Labours plans for a fair rate . |
| 8 | If Rocky asks for a transfer that means no signing on fee with any transfer of course ! |
| 9 | Animal rescues will be much the same just for turning out and £97.50 pays for a an awful lot of home help visits . |
| 10 | For example , there are two sum icons — a 2D sum that sums the cells to the left or above the cursor and can even fill in the row and column totals for a block ; and a 3D sum that consolidates data in the pages behind it — so you can do cookie-cutter sums on a whole range in one go . |
| 11 | Dexy 's songs were a series of manifestos and clarion calls for a new , pure music , always about to be born . |
| 12 | Similarly , the apparent text of my obsessive orderliness read , ‘ Form and order make for efficiency , and efficiency makes for a well-structured , meaningful life ’ , while the sub-text read , ‘ Unless I impose some form and order on life , I shall lose control , chaos will ensue , and life will become meaningless . ’ |
| 13 | Cos Brian works for a cigar company . |
| 14 | A great deal could be done , even in the present climate of opinion , and example counts for a great deal . |
| 15 | ( ( a ) is done for you. ) unc Another shorthand technique is the following : example If K stands for a number , |
| 16 | Waves of compassion and outrage fuse with delayed feelings of self-pity for her own plight , and society seems for a moment a huge conspiracy to exploit and oppress young women . |
| 17 | And the same will be true of Britain 's spending if Manchester loses for a second time . |
| 18 | ‘ Our Charter for alcohol and health calls for a rational system of taxation with drinks taxed according to their alcoholic strength ’ |
| 19 | Had Robinson 's throw from mid-on hit the stumps , there would have been no need to call on third umpire Chris Balderstone and TV replays for a verdict . |
| 20 | If y stands for a number , then y + y + y + y stands for a number 4 times larger than y . |
| 21 | The objectivity of time , space and matter expresses a fear of death , tries to capture a physical immortality for mankind , but Jones argues for a metaphor for life . |
| 22 | The traditional interpretation of the large buildings at the major urban centres as palaces argues for a simple pyramid society , with all the produce and services coming into the king 's administrators ' hands for redistribution . |
| 23 | Love and politics clash when Maggie falls for a hard-hearted soldier . |