Example sentences of "for a [adj] [noun sg] [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Meta Group analyst , Kate Fessenden , claims OSF is looking for a graceful exit and that once OSF/1.1 comes out , and Unix SVR4 applications are able to run on it , it will simply be allowed to wither away . |
| 2 | Buy a good quality piping bag , nozzles and a spatula for a professional finish and smooth edges . |
| 3 | It was even acceptable to chant or recite a verse or two in public if the young mirza had ‘ beauty and a good voice ’ ; but he should not do so too often or at length for fear — heaven forbid — that he be mistaken for a professional poet or singer . |
| 4 | ‘ I accept the need for a unified centre but I do n't accept that Glasgow offers the best answer , either for the Army or for the taxpayer . |
| 5 | Religious networks could make for a unified effort or become the vertebrae of different segments of reformers whose conflicts were expressed in organisational diversity and competition . |
| 6 | Consideration of parental views and feelings , the need for a mutual relationship and negotiation , the sharing of information are all given low priority . |
| 7 | Two are military , two have grass strips suitable for a perfect approach and short field landing , and two are old military airfields , which , although the map shows gliding activity , will accept powered aircraft , though the runway surfaces require great caution . |
| 8 | The horse that forgot about the tiger that lived in its lair at the bottom of the hill , or at any time disregarded the danger , would very soon become the tiger 's dinner , and so lack the opportunity to pass on to future generations its genes for a poor memory and a low threshold of fear . |
| 9 | On the other hand , for a poor candidate or , more important , a party lacking the hundreds of thousands of pounds now needed , the prospect can be deterrent . |
| 10 | It may be worth investing in a course of vitamin supplements — they ca n't make up for a poor diet but they can provide a useful boost occasionally . |
| 11 | I was discussing business contracts with my husband and waiting for a call from my own children who would rock with laughter if I prescribed a dose of warm camels ' milk and clove for a poor stomach and headache . |
| 12 | Whether you need a pattern for a tiny baby or a large adult , for tuck stitch , slip stitch , lace , Fair Isle , garter stitch , intarsia or just plain stocking stitch . |
| 13 | There is an emerging argument here , if not for chastity , then at least for a prudent continence and a cool response to such favours , sexual or other , as the world may choose to offer . |
| 14 | Even though the problem shows that the full crime was consummated , the culprits may be convicted of attempt or incitement , so that it may be relevant to mention these crimes — though normally , of course , the indictment would be for the completed crime , not for a mere attempt or incitement . |
| 15 | It is unusual for a genuine clinic or hospital to use such paper . |
| 16 | The adjacent social sciences provide the model for a genuine professionalism and accountability . |
| 17 | What is really problematic is that psychoanalysis produces a theory of identity [ i.e. sexual difference ] which does not allow for a genuine heterogeneity and contradiction in our diverse identifications . |
| 18 | Now Control Data Systems Inc and the Wolfsburg automaker have signed a letter with Intergraph Corp , Huntsville , Alabama for a joint marketing and technology agreement to develop simultaneous engineering software for the automotive , aerospace , and discrete manufacturing markets using ICEM and Intergraph 's I/EMS software products . |
| 19 | Events over the next six months are likely to leave an imprint , and it seems a relationship is the catalyst for a major change or that a relationship is transformed from outside . |
| 20 | The government 's plan was to cut a 70m wide swathe through the forest for a major highway and that 100km both sides of this was to be developed . |
| 21 | Inside FI , it was known that Emerson could have gone on driving for a major team and many thought it a pity that he had not stuck to doing what he knew best . |
| 22 | Black and ivory are the safest colours , but if you must buy red then go for a subtle ruby or deep claret . |
| 23 | She 's now in a stable condition in hospital after surgery for a shattered pelvis and a broken leg . |
| 24 | Under the federal Constitution adopted in 1901 , legislative power is vested in the bicameral Parliament , comprising a 148-member House of Representatives elected for a three-year term and a 76-member Senate ( 12 seats for each of the six constituent states and two each for the Northern Territory and the Capital Territory ) . |
| 25 | A 90% Acrylic-10% Polyester mix , this shade ( 5617 ) uses a black base with a multi colour slub , echoing the plain shades in the range , for a versatile mix 'n' match look . |
| 26 | At this point some other people arrived to catch the train and his attention turned to them for a split second and within that time the sound of the scrunching footsteps disappeared into the night . |
| 27 | The sisters stared at each other for a split second and then Jenny flung herself on Sara , crying incoherently . |
| 28 | PROPERTY millionaire Michael Knighton , who took over cash-starved Carlisle in the summer , is threatening to quit the club if ambitious plans for a super stadium and leisure complex are blocked . |
| 29 | In fact they were painted from dead specimens , and to get within range of a naturalist was a misfortune for a nineteenth-century bird or animal ; but Audubon painted them against realistic backgrounds , and in more or less plausible action . |
| 30 | Always a man of action , he enrolled at Napier College for a self-learning course and , in his own words , ‘ respectfully departed from insurance and never regretted it . ’ |