Example sentences of "a [noun] [verb] for [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Chicago Police Department used Sunday 's US Cup game between USA and Germany as a trial run for next year 's games . |
| 2 | The fact that IBM Corp has scheduled a board meeting for next Tuesday has analysts speculating like mad that the company may name its new chief executive after the meeting : the only name now being tossed about is that of Louis Gerstner , chairman and chief executive of RJR Nabisco Inc , who shot to favourite in the betting after USA Today reported that talks between IBM and Gerstner had gone as far as discussion of a compensation package . |
| 3 | Erm , we have a programme developing for next year , which we will discuss with your offices , to ensure that we use the time that we validated to your audit er , in an effective , efficient and economic manner . |
| 4 | They suggested that any objections should be sent to our County Councillor immediately as there is a meeting arranged for next Tuesday to decide whether or not to close the court . |
| 5 | Someone hands out a flyer for Digital Bubblebath , a rave set for next weekend . |
| 6 | A meeting of the Committee of the Rambling Club , an essay or a report to prepare for next day , some knotty maths problems that seemed to have no solution , a party in the Junior Common Room , notes from a lecture on particle physics which needed tidying up ( Dr Glib talked so fast ! ) . |
| 7 | No wonder Britain is a country heading for Third World status and just about the only people who are doing well in it are the Bailiffs . |
| 8 | Ahead for the first time , McManus wrapped up a revenge win for last week 's 5-4 Nescafe Asian Open defeat with further runs of 94 and 75 . |
| 9 | A decision over retirement has been postponed for the 12-year-old gelding , who resumed road-work last week at trainer John Bridger 's Hampshire yard , with a reappearance set for next month . |