Example sentences of "perhaps for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The vigil in the longhouses was going to last for a day , and perhaps for part of the next night at least . |
| 2 | In another sense , though , it also puts an onus on the individual with learning difficulties to accept the role of learner in the relationship — perhaps for life ( Tomlinson , 1985 ) . |
| 3 | She 'll have to stay on them for a couple of years , more than likely , perhaps for life . |
| 4 | Anything beyond hope is identified for its metal type and dispatched for shredding — the iron going on to steel mills , the non-ferrous metals to smelting pans , perhaps for reincarnation as a Ford gearbox or even a domestic dustbin and lid . |
| 5 | British Aerospace could be the main industrial beneficiary if the Indians decide to place contracts in the UK , perhaps for space vehicles to carry telephone calls or TV . |
| 6 | There may be appointments to keep , perhaps for treatment sessions with the physiotherapist or speech therapist . |
| 7 | In 1293 he was committed to the Tower for a second time , perhaps for misconduct in the service of Queen Eleanor , and only released for a second fine of 1,000 marks . |
| 8 | Interesting , but perhaps for expert mind travellers only . |
| 9 | But we make common cause in attaching more significance to them than do the theories ( except perhaps for Idealism ) discussed so far . |
| 10 | They sometimes take the eggs into the mouth for short periods , perhaps to clean them , perhaps for protection . |
| 11 | Decisions could either be taken by the heads of departments or referred back , perhaps for legislation , to the respective assemblies . |
| 12 | Perhaps for stealth , though ( so hard to hide his soaring neck ) more likely for speed . |
| 13 | This too , however , must be seen as a presentation of the lives of human beings , which is useful perhaps for taxation purposes but bears little resemblance to the real world . |
| 14 | Perhaps for instance . |
| 15 | Perhaps for lack of alternatives , the left in both countries is gambling on being allowed to fight fair elections , to take power if they win , and then to be able to implement real reforms in government . |
| 16 | By referring to your essay in this way , you can direct your reader to specific parts of it , perhaps for emphasis ; and you can comment on and mediate your material . |
| 17 | Training events arranged by the RSCM and other organisations seldom attract those who need them most , perhaps for fear that their inadequacies might be revealed . |
| 18 | Appointment of press secretary erm this was decided last time , that a press secretary would be a very good idea , er to try to achieve more publicity for the orchestra , not just for er concerts , but perhaps for recruitment purposes too . |
| 19 | A hit perhaps for Kaiser here ? |
| 20 | If it is to be worked on by one person for detailed analysis of the language produced perhaps for research purposes , or to help a teacher note common language problems — then audio alone would be sufficient . |
| 21 | Looking at maths as a much wider subject , as a subject perhaps for research and for exploration , have there been any very obvious trends in mathematics in recent years which could be described ? |
| 22 | From this one might interpret ecclesiastical coinage as money originally minted for pious purposes , for alms and perhaps for tithe , which then moved into general circulation in a society in which many different types of coinage were accepted . |
| 23 | None of the planning departments obtain and analyse technological information , except perhaps for background interest . |
| 24 | The hearth had been very badly damaged in Georgian times and somebody had just dug a pit straight through the middle of it , perhaps for drainage . |
| 25 | Another unusual offering , one perhaps for Christmas if one could be found , would be an example of the souvenir rayon handkerchiefs which were on offer in RAF Officers ' and Sergeants ' Messes during 1940/1941 . |
| 26 | A distinct advantage is that the costs are clear and explicit , inclusive of heating and hot water , without extras — except perhaps for laundry . |
| 27 | This project aims to study the specialised procedures which enable human systems to improve their performance over time , with a view to suggesting design principles for self-developing programs , and also perhaps for incorporation in educational curricula , social organisations , and so on . |
| 28 | Although the Master was not allowed any wages or salary for his teaching beyond the £10 specified in the bequest , he was not prevented from taking other paid duties to supplement his income , perhaps for example serving a local family in its chapel . |