Example sentences of "[noun prp] [adj] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Just a small wind ; for a small wind was all that was needed to make the passage between the shore and the island of Birsay difficult for a large number of people . |
| 2 | The two groups of demonstrators converged on Ducketts Common for a joint rally , demanding civil rights and justice for Britain 's Black and Irish communities , the repeal of the racist and anti democratic PTA , and the release of all political prisoners . |
| 3 | A dissolution of Parliament would leave uncompleted the passage of the Constitution ( 75th Amendment ) Bill necessary for a further extension of president 's rule in Punjab . |
| 4 | You could become the owner of a Ford Popular for a down payment of £4. 8s. 5d. or of a refrigerator for £3. 3s. 3d. , with years to pay . |
| 5 | After an inevitable return to Leeds United for a brief spell as manager , Billy Bremner was finally sacked by his old club when results went against him . |