Example sentences of "[coord] [prep] [adj] [pers pn] be " in BNC.

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1 well not posters , the horsewatch is a prime example where I wanted to look at setting a format in a particular way , and to sit at the side of either Alf or Tracey well now alter it to that or to that I 'm sure they 'd do it , but nevertheless it 's putting them off their work .
2 With × 7 the colour contrast between the two Thetas is noticeable , and with × 12 or × 20 it is striking .
3 No one saw Charles and Dimity arrive , and for that they were grateful .
4 But this is n't the worst of Saddam , I mean , this is er , a human tragedy for all the families involved and it concerns individual lives , and for that we 're always very upset .
5 ‘ At least Farrah is safe and well and for that we are grateful .
6 There was a recognition of the hidden agenda and the response of the Trade Union Movement was overwhelming and for that we are grateful .
7 Anna Patricia O'Neil was born at a quarter after two the next morning , so Denis did n't get his Patrick after all , nor even his Denis , but he got his much-loved and hard-worked Hana back and for that he was grateful .
8 And for that he was butchered , for that he is dead .
9 In faction-ridden and difficult times for governments , Bubwith 's value had been his simple ability to keep the wheels turning , and for that he was well rewarded .
10 And the man had made a slight slip , and for that he was being penalized .
11 And for that you 're to be pitied Aggie . ’
12 ‘ Madam , I see by your habit that you are in mourning , and for that I am sorry .
13 The big man had obviously come on deck to warn me what to expect from the twins , and for that I was grateful .
14 ‘ I make men out of them and for that I 'm at fault .
15 And for that I 'm grateful to those who peopled my journey .
16 And for that I 'm very thankful .
17 Sonia finished second in the overall European Grand Prix series to American hurdler Sandra Farmer Patrick and for that she was handed a cheque for 50,000 dollars .
18 In 1989-90 the total amount of grant was £33.8 million , in 1990-91 it was £31.2 million and for 1991-92 it is £29.7 million .
19 The combination of hot weather and high pollution levels leads to misery for hay fever and asthma sufferers , and for many it 's getting worse .
20 We had the boats which was the main thing , and for this we were truly grateful to Mr Woolf .
21 Fortunately the wedge of cheese was thick and tasty and for this she was grateful .
22 And for this it is as remote as Inverness …
23 ‘ If you succeed ’ , he went on , ‘ you will have hundreds of miles of country and thousands of men under your orders , and for this it is worth bartering the outward show . ’
24 In the case of industrially produced consumer goods it was a question of increasing supply by a proportionally greater extent than that of agricultural production , and for this it was necessary to invest .
25 It added : ‘ It would be a tragedy if the frustrations and the hardships that the recession has caused , and for some it is still causing , if it meant that Britain threw away all the achievements of the last decade .
26 Many partners make personal commitments to a school , for others they are representing their companies ' commitment to this activity , and for some it is their job .
27 She told me that eagles from there carry a great burden and for some it is hard . ’
28 These children would be billeted out among local families , and for some it was the only holiday they ever had .
29 Some pieces of work , on the other hand , require a lot of reading and study time during composition ; and for these you are likely to produce better work if you choose questions that genuinely interest you , or connect with problems you are in any case interested in outside your literary work , rather than if you feel your work is being done out of obligation or under duress .
30 $28,500 million ( 4.2 per cent of GDP ) , and for 1991/92 it was set at Can .
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