Example sentences of "[vb infin] up for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A DOCTOR and a student will warm up for an Arctic adventure by spending tonight in a seafood freezer . |
| 2 | It may be worth investing in a course of vitamin supplements — they ca n't make up for a poor diet but they can provide a useful boost occasionally . |
| 3 | On employment , the Labour party would sign up for a massive extension of Community competence and majority voting in the name of the social charter . |
| 4 | Do not stand up for a few moments . |
| 5 | If you 're not doing it like that and you 're in a conversation or atmosphere in the room , when I find it , this little gadget is wonderful , this will pick up for a long way , this will pick up the dogs next door , if there was no other noise in this room . |
| 6 | In due course ( usually about the end of January ) such Bills will come up for a second reading , i.e. they will appear again on the order paper for consideration during private business , the first item on the Houses ' agenda after prayers , usually 2.35 to 2.40 or 2.45 p.m . |
| 7 | ‘ If I 'm dreaming I hope I do n't wake up for a long time , ’ he says . |
| 8 | All sorts would turn up for a little chat . ’ |