Example sentences of "[am/are] often [verb] for the " in BNC.

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1 A number of reasons are often given for the origin and growth of the Euromarket , they include the following :
2 Certain restrictions are often imposed for the common good of inhabitants in an area .
3 Special fabrics are often used for the backs of sacks to assist in combatting perspiration which is bound to occur when the sack is close to your back .
4 The ordinary shares are the equity provided to management and therefore rank last in priority ( subject only to the deferred shares , which are often used for the purpose of a ratchet mechanism ) .
5 It says councils are often criticised for the poor quality of their letters but the borough council is now encouraging staff to write in plain English .
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