Example sentences of "[verb] [to-vb] a short [noun] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Request : The soon-to-be-retired Mrs Finchley was selected to write a short introduction for ‘ The Twilight Zone ’ , ‘ an anthology of essays from eminent people in the twilight of their careers . ’ |
| 2 | The Japanese were not going to win a short war for control of oil and other natural resources in south-east Asia . |
| 3 | I am writing to confirm that we would like to film a short sequence for our Project Video English Language teaching video programme in your restaurant on Tuesday 13 June . |
| 4 | I am writing to confirm that we would like to film a short sequence for our Project Video English language teaching video programme in your shop on Tuesday 13 June . |
| 5 | Indeed , this event was the first of several that has enabled Keith to use his knowledge of Russian as he has also been asked to write a short speech for a Coopers and Lybrand partner in Sheffield and subsequently coach him with his delivery skills . |
| 6 | When the Grand Junction Canal was commenced to create a shorter route for trade in coal and other freight between the Midlands and London , the construction of a tunnel through Blisworth Hill proved to be one of the biggest engineering problems . |