Example sentences of "[adv] [adv prt] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We were only in for a quiet drink , is a' . ' |
| 2 | I think it 's all over for a long time . |
| 3 | I go back to the car , thinking maybe Mr Azul 's only out for a short while . |
| 4 | Pompey are third in the table and are now going all out for a top two place and automatic promotion . |
| 5 | She was just in for a fine and it was her first time . |
| 6 | Specialist series : These programmes are usually on for a limited period and cover specialist subjects such as holidays , motoring , food and wine or industry . |
| 7 | Ready for takeoff , but still in for a bumpy ride |
| 8 | Westminster is now in for a furious bout of behind-the-scenes arm twisting as Government whips try every trick in the book to persuade the waverers back into the fold . |
| 9 | Behind him the man was running out into the roadway , already too far off for a useful shot . |