Example sentences of "but it [vb mod] [vb infin] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had no intention of drinking the stuff , but it might do for a shave . |
| 2 | Yes , I know it 's from last summer and it 's a bit too tailored for this season , but it 'll do for work . |
| 3 | It does , but it 'll do for now . |
| 4 | It 's very small , only just room for the bunk , but it would do for a time . |
| 5 | It was off , but it would do for a round of roulette . |
| 6 | It would n't fool them for long but it would do for a moment . |
| 7 | But it would do for a comic sketch — ‘ |
| 8 | It would not do for always , but it would do for now . |
| 9 | This would not only reduce its political significance but it would allow for yearly increases ( though broadcasters have been quick to point out that the general rate of inflation is below the industry 's rate and so an increase would still leave a shortfall which can only be made up by savings ) . |
| 10 | It will not get hot enough to emit X rays , but it could account for the very compact source of radio waves and infrared rays that is observed at the galactic center . |
| 11 | None of this means Shawcross should stop — the cause is too important — but it can make for a frustrating life . |
| 12 | Where an undertaking refuses to co-operate with the Commission , the Commission can not force access to the premises , but it can call for the assistance of the relevant national authorities in carrying out an active search for evidence and the national authorities must co-operate in providing such assistance . |
| 13 | They formed in 1980 as a purely instrumental jazz-funk band and their excellent playing always kept them interesting as a live band : I know ‘ they can really play their instruments ’ is a boring credential , but it can count for something . |
| 14 | ‘ Not very imaginative , and I do n't expect the accommodation will be marvellous , but it will do for one night . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ It 's not quite all , ’ said Owen , ‘ but it will do for a start . ’ |
| 16 | But it will do for answering this . |