Example sentences of "for a [adj] british [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For a major British denomination this was unheard of . |
| 2 | He said he hoped the prize ‘ will come to be regarded as the supreme accolade for a living British author ’ . |
| 3 | The draft code has been presented to the British Standards Institution as a possible basis for a new British Standard . |
| 4 | Here the station was setting the tone for a new British self-image , one more related to the power of medieval romance than classical imperial rule . |
| 5 | We paid over $50m for it , and that , for a small British company in those days going into a market where British companies had n't been notably successful , was seen as a very big commitment . |
| 6 | Looking at the question from an economic standpoint , the key justification for a continued British presence in the Middle East was access to oil . |
| 7 | I wish that we had been able during the last few months to persuade our European colleagues that we are not arguing just for a narrow British position . |
| 8 | The Doctor nodded to himself as one piece of the puzzle clicked into place , explaining why everyone thought he was looking for a missing British Consul , obviously this man . |
| 9 | POLICE in Turkey are carrying out a nationwide search for a missing British tourist . |
| 10 | The building society grapevine is buzzing with rumours of foreign predators queuing up to bid for a large British society . |
| 11 | Also , if you/re older or disabled you may qualify for a free British Gas safety check . |
| 12 | Those Hong Kong citizens receiving BDTC before the British Nationality Bill received the royal assent were entitled to apply for a full British right of abode passport . |