Example sentences of "for a [noun] ['s] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The geostationary communications satellites placed high above the Pacific to link the banking and trading centres of South-East Asia , Japan and Australasia with those of North America preside over a ‘ window ’ of the planetary territory of geometrically fixed size — rather as if a cone , a dunce 's cap , the height of which is equivalent to the altitude necessary for a satellite 's geostationary orbit , had been set down over the ocean . |
| 2 | After spending two weeks in Edinburgh and London , discussing plans for the final publication of her surveys in the Golan undertaken while she held the Lady Carlisle Fellowship , she returned to Oxford and enjoyed the hospitality of Somerville S. C. R. for a fortnight 's intensive work in the libraries . |
| 3 | A few years ago this game was used in evidence for a players ' international quality , but there is so much serious , competitive rugby now that a post-Christmas frolic is not rated in assessing credentials . |
| 4 | Doctors and other experts also recognise how important a balanced diet is for a child 's normal development . |
| 5 | Janice believes that children should know when they are going beyond what is acceptable and that a clear framework of conduct is necessary for a child 's proper development . |
| 6 | The appreciation of learning : including its life-long nature striving for a person 's full potential , self-discipline , independent thinking and aesthetic sensitivity , as well as respect for other cultures and freedom of expression . |
| 7 | You 'll pay around £128 for a rock climbing weekend , £77 for a weekend 's multi-activity holiday and £225 for a multi-activity week . |
| 8 | Such a pretty yet elegant pressed flower picture as this one would make an ideal gift for a girl 's eighteenth birthday , especially if it matches the decor of her bedroom . |
| 9 | Thus , where a husband leaves the matrimonial home while still owning it , the usual capital gains tax exemption or relief for a taxpayer 's only or main residence would be given on the subsequent transfer to the wife , provided she has continued to live in the house and the husband has not elected that some other house should be treated for capital gains tax purposes as his main residence for this period . |
| 10 | Specimen memorandum of association for a solicitors ' incorporated practice which is a company limited by shares |
| 11 | Specimen articles of association for a solicitors ' incorporated practice which is a company limited by shares |
| 12 | Specimen memorandum of association for a solicitors ' incorporated practice which is an unlimited company having a share capital |
| 13 | Specimen articles of association for a solicitors ' incorporated practice which is an unlimited company having a share capital |
| 14 | The pattern books also come with a unique LARGE PRINT option , plus a one-side only print feature which leaves plenty of room for a knitter 's own notes ( no more trying to make out what you have scribbled in the margin ) . |
| 15 | Even if he had been a screaming queen , he thought , it was n't something he was bound to mention on the application form for a boy 's public school . |
| 16 | He argues that in the absence of diminishing returns to production of the intermediate or final good , or some element of product differentiation at intermediate or final levels , or the need for a firm 's intermediate product division to be held to being competitive , then vertically integrated firms will not participate in the intermediate good market . |
| 17 | Groups of Palestinians were waiting in the area in the hope of being hired for a day 's casual labour . |
| 18 | Unless means can be found for experienced teachers to have at least the equivalent of a whole year studying for a Master 's level retraining , the partially sighted will be leading the blind . |
| 19 | Basil 's Notes for a Teachers ' In-Service Course at Hoyland Teachers ' Centre February 1953 |
| 20 | Mind you , that 's nothing compared to the £5.10 they pay for a McDonald 's Big Mac which sets Britons back just £1.66 . |
| 21 | Union officer DEBORAH LEON , 32 , of Guisborough , Cleveland , perished heading for a month 's trekking holiday . |
| 22 | Silence all , for a mother 's last words to her children . |
| 23 | check the Organisation Database for a colleague 's new position ; |
| 24 | It is available in four flavours strawberry , peach , raspberry and banana and contains minerals and vitamins needed for a baby 's healthy development . |
| 25 | The use of all other opportunities for a director 's own benefit must first be approved by the company 's shareholders in a general meeting , with full disclosure of all material facts . |
| 26 | A FURNITURE recycling scheme celebrating its first anniversary has established itself as a lifeline for a town 's needy families . |
| 27 | Earlier this week , the first television debate in a fascinating and closely-fought Virginia gubernatorial race was dominated by the arguments for a woman 's right to choose and a foetus 's right to life . |
| 28 | Then with energy to spare you proceeded to participate in the ‘ Measured Medau Mile ’ to raise funds not only for the Society but also , through the British Kidney Patient Association , for a Children 's Renal Unit at Guy 's Hospital . |
| 29 | We assume that prominence of various degrees and kinds provides the basis for a reader 's subjective recognition of a style . |
| 30 | IAN McKIM , former schools and youth international back row forward , has rejoined NEWPORT from CARDIFF — and gets a trip to Tenerife for a week 's warm weather training with the Black-and-Ambers . |