Example sentences of "[to-vb] for [adj] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The true explanation is utterly different , and it had to wait for one of the most revolutionary thinkers of all time , Charles Darwin . |
| 2 | He seems to have taken no part in public life under the Commonwealth , but when the Exchequer was re-established under the Protectorate he failed to regain his old post as auditor , having to wait for this until the Restoration , when he protested , perhaps predictably , that he had never really been a parliamentarian at all . |
| 3 | The aim of the measure may also have been financial , because the Crown was empowered to distrain for half of the profits resulting from the enclosure ; it was not , however , an easy way to raise money , so it is unlikely to have been the only reason for the Act . |
| 4 | Since this possibility existed , the court considered that it would be improper to substitute its own judgment as to whether it was wise to proceed for that of the directors . |
| 5 | The stormclouds that had been threatening to unload for most of the week finally opened their hatches on Saturday afternoon . |
| 6 | However , as modulating notes ( e.g. sharpened leading-notes ) are particularly important at cadence points , it is well to provide for these in the melody . |
| 7 | It is therefore most important to provide for this in the expert clause . |
| 8 | I 'd like to work for one of the building societies and get a cheap mortgage . |
| 9 | But they do actually have the power , presuming that the will is appropriately worded , to sell for any of the assets . |
| 10 | The pain , the exhaustion , the monotony of one 's own thoughts ( I was too tired to talk for most of the day ) : how many miles to go ? how many miles have we covered ? can I keep going ? |
| 11 | There must be many middle aged climbers such as myself who have dozens of spare ascents of Ben Nevis they would be willing to swop for some of the odd hills difficult of access . |
| 12 | There is an index which tells the computer where to look for each of the files and a serial search for the file is not necessary . |
| 13 | On that first visit to Iceland we made Lake Mývatn our turning point , but before retracing our route back to Reykjavik and the ferry , we made a detour up the valley of Bárðardalur to look for one of the breeding places of the pink-footed goose . |
| 14 | Undoubtedly one of the best ways the overseas student has of seeing what is required in British theatre training is to apply for one of the summer schools offered by the drama schools , and find out what it 's all about before committing him- or herself to a long and expensive stay . |
| 15 | Although she had never had any secretarial training , she had the nerve to apply for one of the most eagerly sought-after positions in Europe . |
| 16 | Anyone wishing to apply for one of the scholarships should send a cassette tape of their playing , no longer than five minutes long , to ‘ The Guitar Institute GLR Scholarship ’ , 6 Warple Way , London W3 0RQ . |
| 17 | Students with religious or other reasons for following a special diet are strongly advised to apply for one of the self-catering accommodation options . |
| 18 | The council statement said Coun Harvison and leader of the Labour group Arthur Taylor appreciated that paying for training was normal , ‘ but were concerned that the unemployed would not be able to apply for one of the 70 part-time instructors ’ jobs . |
| 19 | The England winger wants the chance to play for one of the country 's top clubs , despite signing a long-term contract last season . |
| 20 | Sinton said : ‘ I am ambitious and want the chance to play for one of the country 's biggest teams . |
| 21 | ‘ I 'd like to play for one of the glamour clubs like Wigan or Leeds and one day play at Wembley , ’ he said . |
| 22 | Schofield , who had threatened legal action to force Leeds to allow him to play for Manly in the close season , revealed : ‘ Manly have withdrawn their offer in view of the problems . ’ |
| 23 | He has had an inconsistent side to handle for much of the summer . |
| 24 | In this case , you may want to opt for one of the newer washer/dryers that combine both facilities . |
| 25 | The task was " forced " in that the respondents were not allowed to answer " impossible to say " to the question about the speaker 's race , but had to opt for one of the three possibilities , although they could give this the lowest confidence rating . |
| 26 | They dropped down into the city of Wells from the lower slopes of the Mendip Hills , and can not have failed to pause for one of the finest views of the cathedral . |
| 27 | His flight had left New York three hours after the Paris flight and by then the worst of the turbulence over the Atlantic had dissipated so he had been able to sleep for most of the journey . |
| 28 | People unhappy with the Major government may have told interviewers they intended to vote for one of the opposition parties even though they had not made up their minds or were even leaning towards the Tories . |
| 29 | Those who are brave enough to hope for one of the few lectureships around tend to go for the astronomy or nuclear physics . |
| 30 | William says both his parents were riding enthusiasts and he got put on a horse at the age of three … his mother used to ride for Britian in the sixties and she 's encouraged him to compete … it used to terrify him at first and he never dreamt he 'd be good enough to compete … |