Example sentences of "[vb -s] [pron] [noun sg] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Alternatively , use mushrooms , one of which has its stem for the trunk portion . |
| 2 | If any further evidence is needed to underline the growing possibility of a US-British rift over Northern Ireland , Clinton emphasises his support for the ‘ MacBride Principles ’ , which would require American firms based in Northern Ireland to abandon their operations there unless they complied with strict anti-discrimination criteria . |
| 3 | The Pope 's initial enthusiasm for its stridency has waned , as has his toleration for the way Rome is governed beyond the Vatican walls . |
| 4 | Bob Hodson phones the Wilton sales office on a Thursday and places his order for the following week . |
| 5 | ‘ Are you going to tell me that he holds his castle for the Empress and wo n't take you back ? ’ |
| 6 | Central Council records its appreciation for the hard work , dedication and enthusiasm of all staff throughout a very busy and demanding year . |
| 7 | My dad blames my mum for the way things turned out for me . |
| 8 | The Duchess of York says her work for the Motor Neurone Disease Association saved her sanity after she was pictured topless on holiday with financial advisor John Bryan . |
| 9 | He says its devestating for the driver . |
| 10 | One example of how she uses her position for the good of the game , and for others , occurred in October when , suffering from a painful wrist injury and against her doctor 's advice , she played an exhibition , not for personal gain , but to raise money for multiple sclerosis . |
| 11 | The wife is the means through which a man transmits his lineage to his son ; she is often compared to a field in which her husband sows his seed for the continuation of his lineage . |
| 12 | Sir Hugo Mallinger , to a limited extent , uses his property for the common good , not least in raising Daniel Deronda ; Grandcourt regards his inheritance as the means by which he can indulge his vices . |
| 13 | Even though the hon. Gentleman occasionally speaks with forked tongue — and , as we shall see later , his views are not shared by his Front-Bench colleague , the hon. Member for Fife , Central ( Mr. McLeish ) — I welcome the fact that he proclaims his support for the TECs . |
| 14 | The dhāmi stoops his head for the garland 's embrace . |
| 15 | In a recent essay on de Nooijer , Hripsime Visser describes his enthusiasm for the baroque ; a de Nooijer mural for a school in Nieuwegein is called D'UNE MANIÈRE BAROQUE ( 1985 ) . |
| 16 | He smiles broadly as he describes his nomination for the Best Actor award alongside Nick Nolte for Princes of Tides , as ‘ wonderful , fabulous and an honour . |
| 17 | After examination the Council confirms its grant for the previous year which until the accounts are received remains provisional . |
| 18 | I was a member of AMMA for eight years and I understand its concerns , but I have quoted the brief which shows its support for the Bill 's underlying aims . |
| 19 | A woman shows her support for the South West Africa People 's Organisation ( Swapo ) at an election rally in Windhoek . |
| 20 | It undermines our demand for the return of our homes . ’ |
| 21 | This concerns your responsibility for the accuracy of the parliamentary record . |
| 22 | I hope he scores a try and if he keeps his place for the Five Nations at my expense , good luck to him . ’ |
| 23 | But inexperienced deputy Ian Ironside definitely keeps his place for the trip to Southampton after helping Boro to wins over Manchester City and Leeds United . |
| 24 | ( ‘ To lie innocently then with you seems my ideal for the present ’ , Helen wrote in August . ) |
| 25 | Also , perhaps , that sometimes at night , she finds her crying for the starving of Africa or unable to sleep with the terror of the possibility of nuclear war or desperately seeking a denial of the reality of the horror of the Holocaust . |
| 26 | Choice theory rests its justification for the enforceability of contracts upon moral paternalism , which seriously detracts from the principle of respect for personal autonomy . |
| 27 | In a postscript Eliza somewhat enigmatically mentions her pregnancy for the first time : |
| 28 | It 's environmental benefits may be undisputed , but it seems its suitability for the car engine has now come into question . |
| 29 | What is crucial to this argument , if extended a little beyond Gombrich 's own assessment , is that the frame 's anonymous and modest presence belies its significance for the appreciation of the work of art . |
| 30 | ‘ The Master commends his slave for the quality of the breakfast as well as the weather , ’ said Dr Neil , catching at her hand and pressing it as she walked by . |