Example sentences of "[noun sg] [modal v] [vb infin] in for " in BNC.

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1 Even those who thought that spatial perception would stand in for technical ability at age thirteen felt that the match between the specific ability and general intelligence was too close to allow it to generate a specialised educational form .
2 If the community can come in for such events , it makes them more comfortable in the building and avoids stigmatisation . ’
3 ‘ I thought my father would come in for it .
4 The whole world would tune in for this one .
5 It has drawn up a list of some 30 technical consultants , with interests ranging from marine science to energy , which the bank will call in for advice on esoteric projects that it is asked to fund .
6 For example , a new housing estate would be built , the diocese would be informed of the development at the planning stage , and the diocesan office would put in for a school , or an extension for an existing school .
7 Cosmas 's body is laid out and his poor brother will come in for the death vigil .
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