Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun sg] for a [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I left my sack for a third time clipped to Sal and relished the cool caress of wind around my back as I finally found out how to enjoy myself on the steep granite of the ridge . |
| 2 | During my annual medical check-up in 1987 , Dr Dingle discovered a blood irregularity , but as I was fighting fit he said it was probably just a virus and I was to forget about it during my impending holiday and to see him on my return for a second blood test . |
| 3 | To paddle around Laguna Chica enjoying the idle drift of time , the depth of natural silence ; to go and rest my head for a last time between the fifteen-foot-high buttresses of Big Tree … |
| 4 | SUZANNE , 19 , had visited my surgery for a second time in five days . |
| 5 | I am a recent subscriber , having recently renewed my subscription for a second year and I have enjoyed every issue that has come to me in the post . |
| 6 | HARTLEPOOL United are not prepared to give up their fight for a Third Division promotion play-off place . |
| 7 | World No 1 Monica Seles began her bid for a third consecutive title by crushing a hopelessly outclassed Nathalie Tauziat 6–1 , 6–2 . |
| 8 | WIGAN will launch their bid for a fifth consecutive Stones Bitter Championship title at home to Hull one of just two sides to win in the league at Central Park last season . |
| 9 | MIGHTY Wigan launch their bid for a fifth consecutive Stones Bitter championship title at home to Hullone of just two sides to win in the league at Central Park last season . |
| 10 | In December 1990 , the Commission amended its Proposal for a Fifth Directive as part of a general policy of eliminating obstacles to takeover bids . |
| 11 | British Citizens for Hong Kong renewed its campaign for a last resort right-of-British abode for all . |
| 12 | PETRA KRONBERGER begins her campaign for a fourth consecutive title when the women 's World Cup Alpine ski season opens in Park City , Utah , this weekend . |
| 13 | The New Hampshire result ensured that the challenge of Buchanan would be maintained at least into March , and increased the growing belief that Bush — despite having recorded popular approval ratings of up to 90 per cent in the immediate aftermath of the Gulf war — was vulnerable to defeat in his bid for a second presidential term . |
| 14 | Despite the persistent rumours of drug use Barry commanded a considerable degree of popularity , particularly amongst the city 's 70 per cent black population , and on Jan. 21 , 1990 , he had planned to announce his candidacy for a fourth consecutive term as mayor . |
| 15 | Fusil had been worried that the two local teams would walk away with his event for a second year in succession , but he had his hopes firmly pinned on the ultra-fit , para-military French police team , GIGN , to uphold French honours . |
| 16 | She was working for his charity for a third of what she could earn in the City , he enthused . |
| 17 | Hamilton played well , Palace won 2–1 and his claim for a first team place had been properly and completely justified . |
| 18 | DANISH international Bjorn Kristensen yesterday staked his claim for a First Division recall at Newcastle United . |
| 19 | When young Scott Booth underlined his claim for a first full international start against the Germans on Wednesday by continuing his scoring form with Aberdeen 's second goal six minutes into the second half , things looked bleak for the hosts . |
| 20 | It is in this more informal context that his draft for a sixteenth and ironical discourse should be read . |
| 21 | He held out his bowl for a second helping , then ate it rapidly , spilling some on his robe . |
| 22 | I have no reason for acceding to your request for a second opinion . |