Example sentences of "[noun sg] [vb -s] [adv] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The driver launches forward for a narrow escape . |
| 2 | You know , the computer goes down for a hour , it 's three-quarters of the day to get everything back and validated , and that 's a major interruption . |
| 3 | The moral decline of the West cries out for a return to the morals of protestant Christianity which will tell the nation what they must do to be strong once more . |
| 4 | Something vulnerable in her manner brings out an element of sadism in the way the long final act teases her endurance ; but it also makes the denouement extremely touching , and the part lies well for a voice that has managed Janacek 's Capture as well as Verdi 's Violetta . |
| 5 | Meanwhile the search goes on for a scientific breakthrough . |
| 6 | Artemesia pays dearly for a change of ’ image ’ that is not of her own making or choice . |
| 7 | AN EERIE silence will descend on the steel town of Motherwell next weekend when the big Ravenscraig strip mill winds down for a long and unwelcome seasonal break . |
| 8 | Firms would invite favoured clients or business associates down for a day at Sandwich , either as a reward for past favours rendered or in the hope that the goodwill created would lubricate some future deal . |
| 9 | If a team stops even for a minute Aah can tell — and t'men knows it ! ’ |
| 10 | The Paris meeting brings together for a rare joint pronouncement International Automobile Federation ( FIA ) president Jean-Marie Balestre , Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone , Formula One Constructors ' Association ( FOCA ) president and FIA vice-president in charge of promotional affairs . |
| 11 | Nosey parkering round the piles of recently acquired books while her hostess goes off for a pee , she announces on Rainbow 's return — ‘ I was right . |
| 12 | When a television crew turns up for a tour of his house and DIY achievements , everything falls apart as he touches it . |
| 13 | If the lamp remains on for a longer time it is possible that the incorrect outer ( track ) connection to the rotary potentiometer VR2 has been used . |
| 14 | They are not tremendously significant unless a person s name comes up for a more senior position . |
| 15 | After lunch ( in a little restaurant with a vine shading the tables , where the proprietor comes out for a chat , and orders him a brandy on the house ; 37,20 , wine and service included ; astonishing value ) he lies down on his bed , and with delicious gradualness , watching the bars of sunlight stirring gently on the half-drawn curtains , falls asleep . |
| 16 | THE WORLD HAS stopped making sense again , and Odilo forgets everything again ( which is probably just as well ) , and the war is over now ( and it seems pretty clear to me that we lost it ) , and life goes on for a little while . |
| 17 | A very young kid goes out for a walk with his parents he 's only ever seen cats and dogs before they go |
| 18 | Thirties style cries out for a dining suite . |
| 19 | Common sense cries out for a moratorium to allow the herds time to recover . |
| 20 | The laibon goes off for a moment and returns wearing his cloak as the old lady produces some stools . |
| 21 | At all ages the vast majority of those defined as disabled reside in the community ; institutional care caters only for a minority of this population . |
| 22 | BLIMEY LOOK AT THAT The hand moves up for a squeeze on the hips . |
| 23 | The reverse punch 1 : the attacker moves forward for a back fist strike . |
| 24 | Like a miniature adult , his head bows slightly and his small hand comes up for a firm adult shake . |
| 25 | The enjoyment of gross physical activity goes on for a long time , progressing to skipping and rushing-about games . |
| 26 | DAD SELLS HOME FOR A HEART OP |
| 27 | JFK : The Director 's Cut still starring Kevin Costner , of course runs now for a weighty 200 minutes and includes whole scenes axed from the cinema version . |
| 28 | All queries or doubts concerning breaches of Warranty should be referred to Head Office Branch Claims immediately for a decision . |
| 29 | British Rail comes in for a fair bit of stick from travellers who would heartily support the loud speaker announcement heard by Philip White . |
| 30 | In the seconnd half Swindon stepped up the pressure and then a controversial penalty with Mitchell chasing there 's a mix-up in the box and in the melee , the referee blows up for a penalty saying Southend number 3 had held back Mitchell . |