Example sentences of "[prep] our [noun sg] for [art] " in BNC.
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1 | Ironically , most of our evidence for the use of these methods in Roman times come from mosaics where , apparently , such errors have been overlooked . |
2 | We do not envisage using the TA to respond immediately to outrages in Northern Ireland or to make it the first wave of our assault for the repossession of Kuwait . |
3 | And so , in spite of our nostalgia for the days when Premier Harold Macmillan declared that Britain had ‘ never had it so good ’ , there was nothing at all unusual in the BMA 's diagnosis of the appalling state of morals in 1961 : |
4 | The scope of our work for the purpose of this report was limited to confirming that the directors are entitled to deliver abbreviated accounts and that the abbreviated accounts have been properly prepared from the full financial statements . |
5 | On Sunday 6th we have a free day — a much needed respite to enable us to prepare some of our work for the next week — but in the evening we went to dinner with from the embassy , as well as with two senior visitors from London , one from the British Council ( , who is responsible for all Chinese visits ) and one from the Foreign Office . |
6 | Mr Carroll W. Collins requested the pleasure of our company for a ranch party , in Western dress , at Texas Lil 's Diamond A Ranch . |
7 | Part of our case for the Radio News Network is that we must do better about telling our country about itself , not just in terms of law or education but also in terms of science , technology , medicine , the environment and an area where I personally have a great commitment — and that is coverage of business and our economy on which all our futures depend . |
8 | Understanding this modernity is the prerequisite , the necessary intelligence work if you will , of our struggle for the modern world . |
9 | Suffering is part of our preparation for the hereafter . |
10 | Sometimes we get feedback : in the 1991 campaign on Morocco , over 10,000 members sent birthday cards to King Hassan containing a message about human rights ; as part of our campaign for the inclusion of human rights within the National Curriculum , over 3000 letters were written by members to MPs and ministers . |
11 | ‘ It is an example of our support for a variety of worthy causes around the country . ’ |
12 | What then are the implications of our experiment for the questions that we raised in our introductory remarks ? |
13 | ‘ It seemed to me necessary to bring the testimony of our solidarity for the courage and determination of Colombia to fight a danger that extends beyond the borders of this country , ’ Mr Mitterrand told President Virgilio Barco . |
14 | Other developments such as quarrying , opencast mining , motorways , barrages , marinas , and oil-drilling , are threatening to destroy large parts of our environment for the sake of very dubious economic gains . |
15 | On the same day , the House voted on whether to adopt an administration-backed bill in place of that sponsored by Ways and Means with Rostenkowski warning : ‘ If we accept the President 's substitute , we accept his dominance of our house for the months ahead . |
16 | The guillotine motion after 10 o'clock tonight will attempt to preclude sensible contributions , attempt to preclude people from dealing with the difficulties and technicalities in the Bill , and pose a real problem for those of us who believe that local government is not a political football to be kicked about at whim , but an essential part of our democracy for the provision of essential services . |
17 | The results of the study are being analysed and will assist in the development of our policy for the management and improvement of all Scotland 's trunk road network . |
18 | Fifty two year old Agnes Smith does n't need to lose anything like that amount , but as part of our search for a healthy lifestyle she 's agreed to try this form of group therapy . |
19 | I thought that as I 'd involved you all , to some extent , in the enquiries that were launched yesterday , I ought to inform you of the results of our search for the boy , Gerry Boden … ’ |
20 | One measure of our regard for the charity , has been the increase in Home Office funding . |
21 | Well , let's keep that to the back of our mind for the moment , cos we 're gon na , er see some answers to that along the way , this morning , I trust . |
22 | A 15-foot canoe waited along with our poler for the week , Matata . |
23 | Aware of the continuity of German history and bearing in mind the special responsibility arising from our past for a democratic development in Germany committed to respect for human rights and to peace , |
24 | ‘ We thought we would only be away from our village for a few days , ’ she said . |
25 | But apart from our passion for the sport , we share nothing on a personal level . |
26 | It is , say Sperber and Wilson , information which yields the greatest change in our knowledge for the least processing effort . |
27 | Let us try another tack in our quest for a definition of complexity , and make use of the mathematical idea of probability . |
28 | Join us in our quest for the classic canteen . |
29 | Increasing concern over the effects of dredging sand and gravel from submerged offshore banks was reflected in our call for a full Environmental Assessment of an application for a licence to dredge part of the Helwick Bank off Gower . |
30 | Various suggestions were made , and the final plan was that Patsy , her husband and their two little boys should come and stay in a hotel in our village for the weekend . |