Example sentences of "[adv prt] for a [adj -er] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the lamp remains on for a longer time it is possible that the incorrect outer ( track ) connection to the rotary potentiometer VR2 has been used . |
| 2 | This is not wanted to there has to be a circuit arrangement which does not respond to a short pulse from the batting l.e.d. but acts only if this l.e.d. remains on for a longer period , that is , when the batsman has correctly intercepted the ball . |
| 3 | New Scientist published an article with the transfixing title of ‘ The search for scale invariant cosmology ’ , showing that there was a search going on for a deeper understanding of the Universe . |
| 4 | Dougal bent down for a closer look . |
| 5 | We went in for a closer look . |
| 6 | The proportions reported to have had difficulty with various aspects of caring for themselves ( getting in and out of a bath or shower , dressing and undressing , going to the toilet , washing and shaving , feeding themselves , making a hot drink , or needing help at night ) for a year or more before death was 87 per cent of those who had been in a residential home for a year or more , 60 per cent of those in for a shorter time and 25 per cent of those who had not been in such a home at all . |
| 7 | On March 5 Sharad Pawar was sworn in for a further term as Congress ( I ) Chief Minister . |
| 8 | Congress ( I ) retained power in Maharashtra in the State Assembly elections in February 1990 and Sharad Pawar was sworn in for a further term as Chief Minister [ see p. 37245 ] . |
| 9 | He can mix the Hi-Watt in for a cleaner sound , if that suits a song more . |
| 10 | Trading in for a smaller house or flat again releases considerable capital , which is often shared with the offspring . |
| 11 | But Pearce , says : ‘ I just ca n't see him packing it in for a younger man to come in . |
| 12 | ‘ We 'll trade the swine in for a younger model , ’ she had said . |
| 13 | they might keep you in for a longer rest |
| 14 | So , if you ca n't find what you want , see over for a fuller list of our courses or contact us on . |
| 15 | She 's gone over for a closer look . ’ |
| 16 | This hooking action is important because it interferes with the opponent 's attempts to free his arm and keeps him closed off for a longer period . |
| 17 | With a soft , luxurious feel , they are wonderfully comfortable for wearing around the home , but could just as easily be dressed up for a smarter occasion . |
| 18 | I went up for a closer look . |
| 19 | Reed has signed up for a further period of seven years to publish the back list of John Steinbeck , after submitting a lavish brochure of marketing plans to the estate . |
| 20 | The world 's No. 1 batsman , according to the ratings , was two days into his 40th year , and had once again set his side up for a further victory to help blot out the misery of 1987–89 . |
| 21 | Instead , we gradually get the horse used to having its feet picked up , little by little , until it will tolerates having its feet picked up for a longer time without causing any fuss . |
| 22 | Wrenching up the sash , he leaned out for a clearer view . |
| 23 | East Belfast-based midfielder Keery ( 28 ) has been holding out for a better deal than the one on offer . |
| 24 | If I 'd been a union member I might have held out for a better offer or some redundancy money , but I was n't , so that was that . |
| 25 | With Amstrad shares edging ahead to 29p , just 1p below the offer price , analysts were expecting shareholders to hold out for a better offer . |
| 26 | Wallace Mercer holding out for a better offer . |
| 27 | Greece sought until the last moment to hold out for a higher ceiling than the 60,500 transit licences offered to Greek lorries . |
| 28 | I found it so interesting I will certainly be going back for a closer look . ’ |
| 29 | It was Hibs and not Rangers who looked as if they were the ones holding something back for a bigger midweek game to come . |
| 30 | ‘ Gone back for a further inspection , ’ provided a voice out of the gloom . |