Example sentences of "[conj] [vb base] for an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you 've had to put a plan on ice or wait for an opportune moment to announce a life-expanding decision then you need wait no longer . |
| 2 | But within this complete chronology we can discern some processes and states of affairs that are comparatively brief , others that last for an intermediate length of time , and some that go on for centuries or even millennia . |
| 3 | He was to express the presbytery 's grave concern over certain aspects of the handling of these cases and press for an urgent review of procedure in suspected child abuse cases . |
| 4 | In 1892 , the party majority led by Pilsudski opted for opposition to capitalism and support for an independent Poland . |
| 5 | Typically , those ( the majority ) who did not have a full-time class teaching responsibility , might ‘ float ’ and cover for an absent colleague one day , act in a support TTT capacity the next , and so on . |
| 6 | Lapis lazuli was valued for its deep cerulean blue , turquoise for its mid-blue , carnelian for blood red and felspar for an opaque green . |
| 7 | Several very eminent living palaeontologists frequently emphasise the abruptness of some of the major changes that have occurred , and seek for an external cause . |
| 8 | Square Face : Wear a headpiece that sits on the back of your head and opt for an understated veil style , although your face shape will carry a long veil beautifully . |
| 9 | Try not to regain weight , and go for an overall loss by the end of each month . |
| 10 | Whichever type you choose , make sure that adequate locks and other security devices are either built in , or available as optional extras , or consider the ultimate burglar deterrent/luxury , and go for an up-and-over door fitted with an automatic door opener . |
| 11 | Some People do not like the puppy stage and go for an older dog or bitch . |
| 12 | In Cairo 14 Arab League countries condemn the invasion and call for an immediate withdrawal . |
| 13 | TGWU national secretary Jack Dromey warned the unions would resist any attempt to close the base and call for an independent inquiry . |
| 14 | But most of us would probably eschew the ostentatious and eccentric , and settle for an honest and straightforward run of bindings that have a plain tale to tell of their place and time . |
| 15 | Once appointed , members operate as individuals rather than delegates and serve for an initial term of two years , which their district may then extend by two additional terms to six years in all . |