Example sentences of "[v-ing] a [num ord] [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | A turnout of at least 40 per cent was required to make a first round vote valid , but on Sept. 30 this threshold was not met in the majority of constituencies ( turnout nationwide was only 36 per cent ) , necessitating a second ballot for more than 80 per cent of council seats . |
| 2 | He smiled at her again later when she was up at the bar ordering a second round for her and Natasha , as he and his friends were standing further along the bar . |
| 3 | The week I was there the Stornoway Gazette had a page three article celebrating a fourth contract for the firm that would mean 120 jobs . |
| 4 | Then he looked back at the T'ang , standing there , pouring a second bowl for his father . |
| 5 | If the system is totally dependent on the successful operation of a single main processor then the cost of providing a second processor for redundancy should be identified . |
| 6 | It aims to capitalise on that experience by creating a second plank for the group in the engineering field . |
| 7 | There being 3,813 papers showing a second preference for Craig in our North Antrim constituency , the formula would have given him ( 5,626 + 14,533 ) x 3,813 = 1,476 additional votes , and other candidates would have received additional votes similarly calculated . |
| 8 | Among the 3,813 papers showing a second preference for Craig , just which would be the 1,476 passed on to him ? |
| 9 | Now it is making a third bid for influence . |
| 10 | Before setting off he wrote to Irwin — ‘ Dear Friend ’ , the letter began — making a last plea for negotiations . |