Example sentences of "[noun sg] be for an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Similarly , for juvenile offenders , the ‘ care order ’ under which they may be detained in an institution is for an unspecified period ; again , release is determined by rehabilitative , treatment criteria . |
| 2 | The proposal is for an integrated geophysical and geological survey of the Rockall Trough and broader aspects of the United Kingdom sector of the Rockall continental margin . |
| 3 | 6 If the request is for an expensive sample use tact in discovering whether it has a genuine background . |
| 4 | This approach is to be followed where the demand is for an excessive sum . |
| 5 | To commence as soon as possible , the appointment is for an initial period of two years with a possible extension of one further year and includes the following areas : |
| 6 | Its quest is for an active invention of a whole pattern of ‘ effective partnerships ’ , to help Northerners and northern agencies of all kinds to work together in a co-operative of enlightened self-interest . |
| 7 | His personal preference is for an elected second chamber . |
| 8 | The license and the right to use this Program is for an indefinite time until terminated . |
| 9 | In contrast to Arrese 's proposals , which left the form of the state and the succession issue very vague , Carrero 's idea was for an authoritarian monarchy based on " the principles which inform the National Movement " , of which the " fundamental elements " would be " the Crown , the Council of the Realm , the National Council of the Movement , the Cortes and the government " . |
| 10 | The promise was for an own-brand Minder ; cocky and cockney like the original — low- or middle-brow entertainment with a high gloss . |
| 11 | Already worn out after their day 's activities , the hope was for an early night . |
| 12 | Section 51 applies where an article is made to a design recorded in a design document and suppresses copyright protection unless the design is for an artistic work or typeface . |
| 13 | However , regard must be had to section 51 of the Copyright , Designs and Patents Act 1988 which removes from the scope of copyright infringement the making of articles to designs recorded in design documents ( or embodied in models ) unless the design is for an artistic work . |
| 14 | One pet scheme in Washington at this time was for an international board to supervise the running of the canal . |