Example sentences of "[noun sg] [adj] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I 'm wondering now , looking at it , if that erm is a bit tall for the rest of them |
| 2 | But that does n't mean we ca n't be true Christians in private and keep the Old Faith alive for the day when the Protestants see the error of their ways . " |
| 3 | I felt a wee bit sorry for the driver — reindeer probably do n't drive like that — but this was London and if you ca n't stand the heat , leave the wheels at home . |
| 4 | Powerhouse coach , Vince Krawczyk , argued : ‘ The semi-final was the best preparation possible for the match with Components . |
| 5 | This is the time of year when we all rack our brains to think of the perfect Christmas present , so if you are planning to look for something a bit different for the machine knitter in the family , this could be the ideal gift . |
| 6 | One drawback of this style of argument is that not only is the harm serious for the victim , but conviction for such an offence is serious for the defendant : a single class of offenders ( rapists , serious wounders ) would contain not only those with subjective fault but also those who merely failed to take proper care , all of whom would be convict.ed of a grave offence carrying a maximum of life imprisonment . |
| 7 | And I believe it was then , looking on that view , that I began for the first time to adopt a frame of mind appropriate for the journey before me . |
| 8 | The ever-watchful members of the Association pour la défense de Chambord ( whose members include René Huygues , Marc Fumaroli and Henri Cartier-Bresson ) spotted the recent announcement in La Republique du Centre of a public enquiry into the proposed purchase by the Syndicat intercommunal for the region of Chambord of a further parcel of land around the Saint Dyé entrance to the château . |
| 9 | In five years time from now it will have developed into an all powerful , constitutionally independent institution responsible for the Community 's monetary and exchange rate policies . |
| 10 | By far the most significant figure responsible for the formulation of the principles of classical criminology was Cesare Beccaria ( 1738–94 ) . |
| 11 | The cache could provide valuable clues in the hunt for the IRA cell responsible for the explosion at Deal barracks , Kent , last month , which killed 10 men , and links with explosions at Army barracks at Mill Hill , north London , and Tern Hill , Shropshire . |
| 12 | You do know he 's one of the special police force responsible for the security of our royal family ? ’ |
| 13 | The close proximity within which these financial institutions operate , coupled with the very special nature of financial services themselves , makes the industry notorious for the prevalence of what are commonly known as conflict of interest situations . |
| 14 | It is difficult to imagine the mosaicist responsible for the cantharus in mosaic B working with such conventional geometries as are seen in mosaic 6 and the mosaic from insula 34 . |
| 15 | Permission should always be sought from the institution concerned for the use of its material in this way . |
| 16 | All or most cases result from an inborn defect in the formation of collagen , the tough fibrous protein essential for the strength of bone . |
| 17 | While raising output , the reform also opened the way for less successful peasants to withdraw from the commune , sell their share of the land , reduce rural overpopulation , and provide the mobile labour force necessary for the development of private enterprise in both agriculture and industry . |
| 18 | They also found the filigree lightness necessary for the Octet scherzo . |
| 19 | Carl Sagan , the distinguished astrophysicist , suggested in 1961 that Venus could be made habitable to earthlings if it were seeded with blue-green algae , which would split up the carbon and oxygen molecules to glean the carbon necessary for the glucose and carbohydrate diets they would need . |
| 20 | Jack kitted out in foul weather flying gear ready for the flight across the Atlantic Ocean . |
| 21 | I am concerned about the contents of , lack of objectivity of and lack of thoroughness in the study that was carried out by the Environmental Advisory Unit of Liverpool University Ltd. for the Government and the promoters of the Bill , Cardiff Bay development corporation , when there was still a private Bill , in preparation for the Government 's hybrid Bill , which was laid before the House on Tuesday . |
| 22 | The main types of case appropriate for the application of the Practice Statement appear to be those which will rectify some uncertainty which has arisen in the case law or which are outmoded or unjust in relation to some broad issue of principle . |
| 23 | And is there a chance we 'll give a little bit extra for the hour to cos he 's organized it , he 's taken |
| 24 | I can recall sweeping dust from the airmens ' compound floor to get a wee bit extra for the billet . |
| 25 | The warden there , Sue Smith , lets us have the hall free for the event . |
| 26 | And the victory is even sweeter as his opponent , Don McGloghlin Snr , is father of the judge responsible for the bulk of the $30 million fines levied against the union . |
| 27 | This leader , the champion of change , was frequently a consultant responsible for the area service , or a general manager within the NHS or social services , or the director of a voluntary organization , but it could be anyone with sufficient enthusiasm , knowledge , commitment and determination to persuade others to collaborate and to get people who control resources to part with their cash . |
| 28 | Penny Fuchs has joined the London Team as sales consultant responsible for the area between the North and South Circular Roads and the M25 . |
| 29 | But it took a lot of hard work spread over a year to raise the money , said Lindsay Mason , a member of the committee responsible for the fund raising . |
| 30 | Others are wary , like this East German border guard responsible for the bunker . |