Example sentences of "the [noun sg] [to-vb] for [num] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They did not keep him long , however , and this time he made off with a companion and even had the nerve to work for three months on a French farm before starting a marathon trek across the entire length of France . |
| 2 | Although she had never had any secretarial training , she had the nerve to apply for one of the most eagerly sought-after positions in Europe . |
| 3 | Then , remove the string without disturbing the cocktail sticks and leave the cake to dry for 24 hours . |
| 4 | ( It is interesting to note that the right to benefit for 16 and 17 year olds has been denied and these young people either accept some form of youth training or get nothing at all . ) |
| 5 | The England winger wants the chance to play for one of the country 's top clubs , despite signing a long-term contract last season . |
| 6 | Sinton said : ‘ I am ambitious and want the chance to play for one of the country 's biggest teams . |
| 7 | 4 Allow the sauce to cool for 1 minute , add the cinnamon stick and pour it over the oranges . |
| 8 | Together with Dr. Rowland Atkinson , also from Macclesfield , they agreed to a Royalty of one-twelfth ; the lease to run for 21 years . |
| 9 | IN A heavy-bottomed saucepan heat the cream with the vanilla pod and allow the mixture to infuse for 15 minutes . |
| 10 | 2 Place the butter and oil in a large roasting dish and leave in the oven to heat for 5 minutes . |
| 11 | Allow the spread to stabilize for 1 or 2 min . |
| 12 | After only three years , however , he left the Corporation and the country to become for one year assistant director ( 1950–1 ) of the Canadian commercial journal , Fishing News . |
| 13 | On the advice of the aquatic dealer , I allowed the tank to settle for two days , then added five Zebra Danios , five Leopard Danios and five White Clouds . |