Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] for be a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Once the best you could hope for was a 50-year-old prima ballerina who sometimes starred at the local opera house . |
| 2 | There was no privacy for the dead : the most one could hope for was a certain reverence . |
| 3 | Bernhard Langer , who has steered clear of New Orleans , is keeping his cards close to his chest while the best the rest can hope for is a high enough finish in order to be invited back next year . |
| 4 | Bernhard Langer , who has steered clear of New Orleans , is keeping his cards close to his chest , while the best the rest can hope for is a high enough finish in order to be invited back next year . |
| 5 | All Leeds , who remain a point behind Manchester United but have now played two games more , can hope for is a similar display by City at Old Trafford on Tuesday . |
| 6 | ‘ The best Ellery can hope for is a place on the bench , ’ said manager Doug Laughton . |
| 7 | Campbell is unlikely to start the game however ; he is short of match practice and the most he can hope for is a place on the bench . |