Example sentences of "for the [adj] [num ord] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The end of a lean spell for Wilkinson has put Boro back on course for the all-important second spot . |
| 2 | Effective school management uses external initiatives as a prompt to and support for the logical next stage of a school 's development . |
| 3 | Clearance and redevelopment took their toll in a planning system which decreed that the densities deemed acceptable by the Victorian house builders were not appropriate for the late twentieth century . |
| 4 | Except for the late 19th century saloon bars , Victorian pubs were , in contrast to modern ‘ Victorian-style ’ pubs , normally very plainly furnished and fitted . |
| 5 | We are able to calculate the population for the late 17th century when a census was taken throughout Kent to enumerate the various religious bodies i.e. the number of Conformists , Catholics and Nonconformists , the return for Hailing showing 60 Conformists , no Catholics or Nonconformists , so allowing this figure was for adults only and allowing an average of 40 children for 60 adults this gives us a total of 100 . |
| 6 | Fundamentalism , whatever its religious version , provides a detailed and concrete programme for both individuals and society , even if it is one selected from texts or traditions whose suitability for the late 20th century is not obvious . |
| 7 | It seems clear from the overseers ' accounts for the late 18th century that two of the four adult Titford brothers were living as occupants of houses once held as leasehold properties by their better-off ancestors . |
| 8 | BARNET were last night offered a £250,000 life line on condition that the Football League also weighs in with financial aid for the stricken second division club . |
| 9 | By Peter Went , Press Association Soccer Editor Barnet were tonight offered a £250,000 lifeline on condition that the Football League also weighs in with financial aid for the stricken second division club . |
| 10 | Selected for the historic first Test match against South Africa at Kensington Oval , Walsh admits he did not start too well ( first-innings figures of 27–7–71–0 and dropping Andrew Hudson at long leg off Ambrose when the eventual centurion was 22 ) . |
| 11 | The palatial house is of strikingly original design for the early 17th century . |
| 12 | An analysis of poll books for Bedfordshire , Buckinghamshire , Hampshire , Rutland and Westmorland for the early eighteenth century has revealed a remarkable consistency of partisan loyalties amongst the electorate . |
| 13 | This was particularly annoying as he had wanted particulars of Gale asplenii folio [ i.e. Comptonia peregrina var aspleniifolia ] for the revised seventh edition of the Dictionary . |
| 14 | Despite the decline in its popularity , homoeopathy has not been standing still for the entire twentieth century . |
| 15 | It was an image that spread and took root everywhere , bringing with it a tradition of atrocious performances — sloppy , flat and prettifying — that lasted throughout his lifetime , for the entire 19th century and for too much of the 20th . |
| 16 | He is said to have affirmed his support for the new fourth clause of the coronation oath at this time . |
| 17 | A timetable providing for a return to civilian rule by 1992 was announced in July 1987 ; a Constituent Assembly , composed of 567 nominated and indirectly elected members , presented to Babangida on April 5 , 1989 , its draft of a constitution for the new Third Republic . |
| 18 | On 26th April , it declined to offer evidence on the charges for the remaining third murder and they , too , were dropped without publicity . |
| 19 | All three lost one of their eight matches , but when it went to the frames count-back All Ireland champion Watson was the group winner with Dale pipping Sharpe for the crucial second place . |
| 20 | NEW Darlington manager Ray Hankin has ordered his 22-strong professional staff to report to Feethams for the crucial Third Division relegation battle against Chester . |
| 21 | [ For the inconclusive first round of voting in May see pp. 38907-08 . ] |
| 22 | Sales for the fiscal third quarter were up 6% — but that is down mainly to favourable currency translations , and while the loss of $30m is a big step in the right direction , it was still slightly worse than Wall Street estimates , and analysts were particularly disappointed with the low turnover growth . |
| 23 | George Dunlop , of Linfield , preferred to Allen McKnight , held out for 42 minutes , but when Fort Dunlop came under siege , the defences were found wanting , and the only Irish-based player on the field was at fault for the important first goal . |
| 24 | With extra time looking certain to end in a second 1–1 stalemate and dog-tired players steeling themselves for the dreaded first Cup final penalty shoot-out , the 30-year-old soared to head a Paul Merson corner into and out of Chris Woods ' hands . |
| 25 | Its death had been postponed , which had enabled the Hunt Ball Committee to hire it for the triumphant last appearance of a house that had outlived its glamour , and all kind importances . |