Example sentences of "[noun sg] is for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Meaning ’ has a much more general significance and the search is for a universal meaning , one that crosses the boundaries of distinguishable human cultures or kinship groups . |
| 2 | According to the report , the only way for Britain to benefit from its military strengths in rebuilding an electronics industry is for a massive , government-sponsored effort in technology transfer . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | The pensioners ' dream is for a secure life , after Maxwell 's death . |
| 5 | Unless the transfer is for a monetary consideration ( in which case fees under Article 2 , Scale A of the Order are payable ) fees will be based , by virtue of art 2(5) of the Order , on the equivalent proportion of the value of the land the subject of the dealing after deduction therefrom of the equivalent proportion of the amount secured on the land . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | The plan is for a joint venture with the partner to develop , manufacture and market the mainframe , and the cost is put at $50m with the government offering preferential loans of $24m . |
| 8 | This month 's plan is for a wide , rectangular border which receives lots of sunshine every day . |
| 9 | This rudimentary check is for a static condition ; it has no consideration for the disposition of the surface area of the sail , or the lifting component of any separated sails , as in a Box kite or Roller . |
| 10 | Now , 40 years on , this structure has fallen apart and the cry is for a free market economy . |
| 11 | ‘ We know Richardson is a fine batsman but the real need is for a fast bowler . ’ |
| 12 | Man in the middle RICHIE Richardson is one of the world 's great batsmen , but Brian Close believes Yorkshire 's need is for a top strike bowler and not the West Indies captain |
| 13 | Usually the contact is for a specific purpose , and for a recognised period of time . |
| 14 | The request is for a real blast from the past … that lovely old Peter , Paul and Mary folk song … |
| 15 | 6 If the request is for an expensive sample use tact in discovering whether it has a genuine background . |
| 16 | Currently , the most frequent demand is for a minimum wage level of two-thirds of average earnings to be either implemented immediately , or over a short period . |
| 17 | This approach is to be followed where the demand is for an excessive sum . |
| 18 | If the exclusion is for a fixed period which would bring the aggregate exclusion in any term to more than five days or would involve the pupil missing a public examination , the governors or LEA may order the reinstatement of the pupil and the head teacher would be bound to comply with the direction . |
| 19 | 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 : |
| 20 | Although the rise in oil prices will continue to feed through for a while , the prospect is for a substantial reduction in inflation over the coming year . |
| 21 | We have n't put a figure on it , but our claim is for a substantial increase in basic rates of pay with a reduction in the working week . |
| 22 | Please note : Our offer is for a four-tread step ladder — the photograph shows a five-tread version , but the style and quality will be exactly the same . |
| 23 | This can not be logical , and there is some support for landlords who feel justified in requiring the proceeds to be paid to them on the basis that a lease is for a limited duration but the freehold ( where applicable ) is for life . |
| 24 | When children recognise that their writing is for a real public audience , not just the teacher but other people , they are more likely to be concerned with their spelling . |
| 25 | Charlie 's personal idea of bliss is for a long-haired client to walk in an allow him to create one of his more advanced shapes , but he would never impose his styles on an unwilling customer . |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | His personal preference is for an elected second chamber . |
| 28 | The final proposal from the Government is for a new type of licence for continental-style cafes where all ages would be admitted whether taking a meal or not . |
| 29 | A serious wound infection occurs in 1 in every 100 patients ( 3 in 100 if the operation is for a recurrent hernia ) and other wound problems such as a deep blood clot ( haematoma ) or separation of the skin and underlying tissues can also occur . |
| 30 | As the phrase implies the contract of employment is for a fixed term e.g 1 year , 2 years etc . |