Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] for one [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The decision followed months of intense lobbying fuelled by reports that black African countries were pressing for one of their candidates , notably the former Finance Minister of Zimbabwe , Bernard Chidzero , as the next UN Secretary-General . |
| 2 | In 1987 , 103,078 applications were made for one of these , and 53,297 issued . |
| 3 | She would take herself out to lunch and do some shopping , look for those new lampshades that were needed for one of the spare rooms . |
| 4 | Continuing his co-operating with our department , the owner contacted us and it was arranged for one of our Investigation officers to accompany him to Belgium in the guise of a mechanic . |
| 5 | Martin Lally did find the net with one of his long-range specials , but the goal was disallowed for one of his team-mates being in an offside position . |
| 6 | Stirling volunteered and was accepted for one of the new Commandos , No. 8 , which was raised by Captain Robert Laycock largely from Guards regiments . |
| 7 | In 1956 , of course , the Conservative party was heading for one of the few post-war political events unequivocally more damaging to it than the current poll-tax furore — the Suez crisis . |
| 8 | Though he had no hope of beating Stevie or Buck , he was heading for one of the best net scores of the day . |
| 9 | A man was running for one of the early morning buses . |
| 10 | A liquidator was appointed for one of the companies , and actions were commenced against the guarantors . |
| 11 | The top shelf was reserved for one of Mum 's wedding presents , a floral decorated bone china tea service , only used on very special occasions , which we all treated with great respect . |
| 12 | The concerto was composed for one of Mozart 's friends , a clarinet virtuoso . |
| 13 | When Eva 's name was suggested for one of the invitations she was thrilled . |
| 14 | He wondered if Huddle would use her in the painting of the Visitation he was planning for one of the aisles . |