Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pers pn] for [art] [adj -er] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If workers are to supply more labour they may require a reward in the form of a higher real wage rate in order to compensate them for the higher marginal disutility of employment . |
| 2 | But I used it as little as I could , though if the wind stayed in the south-west I thought I 'd probably have to use it for the later part of today 's outing . |
| 3 | If he is taken to court , detectives can apply for permission to question him for a further 24 hours . |
| 4 | Detectives are applying to magistrates for permission to hold them for a further 24 hours . |
| 5 | Too late then , surely , to change him for a better if the word goes against him . ’ |
| 6 | They 're liable to confiscate it for the further entertainment of customs officers . ’ |