Example sentences of "[det] [vb -s] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Given that many of these theories require extremely detailed specifications of grammar rules and lexical entries this has for a long time formed an obstacle to the production of general systems . |
| 2 | This allows for a continuous stream of models and prototypes : the USSR does not face NATO 's proverbial problem of holding together a design team in peacetime . |
| 3 | ‘ You must understand , gentlemen , this calls for a good eye , a steady hand — and of course , a total disregard for mother 's nicely-painted ceiling . |
| 4 | ‘ I think this calls for a small port , ’ he said merrily as he decanted rich red liquid into a pair of minuscule glasses . |
| 5 | There is an official form of transfer known as Form 19(JP) , and this caters for a joint purchase . |
| 6 | This argues for a local exposition of gliadin related antigens . |
| 7 | DataEase 's menus are n't overlaid GUI-style and do n't drop down , but this makes for a simple approach to building and using your database . |
| 8 | This makes for a remarkable degree of working-class homogeneity , at least for the descendants of those who arrived before 1920 when what had been the world 's wealthiest and most productive industrial region outside the USA went into a very rapid decline . |
| 9 | That calls for a robust security policy to enable the people of Northern Ireland to live normal lives conducted within the rule of law . |
| 10 | That means for a regular punter , however , that over a period of time , for every £100 staked he or she will end up with £88 in pocket . |
| 11 | They could have followed us the four hours to Dieppe in the hope of picking up trade on the way back ; but that makes for a ten-hour day . |
| 12 | On the other hand , most of the signs are peculiar to Crete and that argues for a local origin . |
| 13 | This will not , however , suffice to disguise the fact that this format — bok-bok drums , half-hearted grungy guitars , submerged breathy vocals and a lilting semi-melody — is so lame and tired it should be taken down the vets for a lethal injection . |