Example sentences of "it call for [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 It calls for immediate measures to reduce traffic flows , including the introduction of a speed limit on motorways and a sharp increase in the price of petrol .
2 This is why reviewing is not properly speaking criticism , though it calls for critical qualities , and an extended review-article , looking at a whole oeuvre , may well be .
3 ‘ These data provide a plausible explanation for the French paradox , ’ says the Lancet , but it calls for further studies .
4 It called for international agreements to support sustainable development , with payments made by companies which profited from indigenous knowledge of plant properties .
5 It called for all parties to stabilize the ceasefire by separating their forces and withdrawing them from areas of conflict , and to set talks in motion involving all parties in the conflict by Aug. 15 .
6 It called for strong winds in order to execute the full range of manoeuvres ; but it also had sufficient lifting power for Don to go on television and demonstrate its use as a crop sprayer , photo-ship or bird scarer !
7 It called for urgent steps to be taken to ensure impartial policing and demanded that the police enforce legislation to stop the carrying of spears and other " cultural " weapons by Inkatha supporters .
8 It called for more powers to be transferred to the European Commission and to the European Parliament , which would have the power to veto with a majority vote legislation proposed by the Council of Ministers .
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