Example sentences of "for a [num ord] [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are grateful for a flysheet-pitch-first tent in the Tromsdalen campsite and as we work speedily on its erection , the man in the camp reception hut watches us through the windows . |
| 2 | Houphouët-Boigny was expected to announce his own candidacy for a seventh term of office at the ruling Parti démocratique de la Côte d'Ivoire ( PDCI ) congress in early October . |
| 3 | Gary Wolstenholme drew on his wealth of experience over the Hoylake course to give England the all-important point which keeps them on course for a fifth title in a decade . |
| 4 | Room for a Fifth Man in Scots ' think tank |
| 5 | Does the Minister agree that , as the Government have curbed night flights , refused planning permission for a heliport at Cannon Street in the City , stopped the Heathrow-Gatwick helicopter link and refused planning permission for a fifth terminal at Heathrow , they are second to none in protecting people from the blight and the curse of aircraft noise ? |
| 6 | On May 7 , 1989 , the Los Angeles city attorney , James K. Hahn , asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to review the stock transactions of Los Angeles mayor Tom Bradley , 71 , only weeks after Bradley 's election for a fifth term of office [ see p. 36583 ] . |
| 7 | The new , fresh faces will also have the nine-strong line-up for the biennial Vagliano event at Nairn in their sights this year , and it will be hoping to help the home side lift the Trophy for a fifth time in succession . |
| 8 | The Report observes : ‘ It is now 25 years since Mitbestimmung ( Co-determination ) was introduced in the Federal Republic of Germany ’ ; and again : ‘ As long ago as 1972 the EEC published draft proposals for a Fifth Directive on Company law , proposing employee representation on the supervisory boards of all companies in the Community with over 500 employees ’ — a rhetorical presentation that pictures the United Kingdom as dragging its reluctant feet well in the rear of a party marching briskly along the path towards a bright new future entrusted not wholly but largely to trade unions . |
| 9 | In December 1990 , the Commission amended its Proposal for a Fifth Directive as part of a general policy of eliminating obstacles to takeover bids . |
| 10 | Nicandra was standing waiting for a second turn at her reflection , her attitude a droop of pure unhappiness . |
| 11 | The changes provided for a second poll to be held within 14 days of the first round of voting in the Federal Assembly if no candidate won at least 60 per cent of the vote . |
| 12 | PLANS for a second airport at Hong Kong will be put forward despite China 's opposition . |
| 13 | And the reputation of Worcester 's ‘ green , green grass ’ — though less marked in recent season — could be an appealing temptation to someone like Aqib Javed if , as expected , he decides to return to this country for a second spell of county cricket . |
| 14 | Having failed to deter the murderer or rapist , these dogs are often eager for a second bite of the cherry . |
| 15 | Quaint Irish rules allow for a second bite of the £50,000 cherry , but there were no squawks from Melody 's English owners . |
| 16 | The work of Becher and others , however , suggests the need for a second dimension in classifying curricula . |
| 17 | Ghozali 's immediate reaction to the amendments had been to threaten to ask for a second reading of the bill . |
| 18 | WordStar International Inc , Novato , California raised $5.9m in a second private placing of 2.7m units , each of one share and a warrant for a second share at $2.50 expiring 1996 . |
| 19 | He talked about Fitzroy , the naval officer who had carried out the first detailed survey of the waters we were looking down on , and of Darwin , who had joined Fitzroy in the Beagle for a second voyage in which the survey had been completed , followed by the long voyage home via the Galapagos and other islands , including New Zealand . |
| 20 | If BR could not make a case for seven trains for one of its most profitable routes , it was clear that plans for a second tranche of HSTs for the Cross Country group of services would not satisfy the new criteria . |
| 21 | Russell Ferrante has been given permission by the High Court to ask for a second inquest into his son 's death . |
| 22 | On mentioning that I was not happy to pay for a second hour of parking , for the privilege of waiting for their delayed train , I was told ‘ That 's no problem . |
| 23 | Fignon said in a statement that he had asked for a second test at a different laboratory but his request had been turned down . |
| 24 | They 're hoping retired people , or those looking for a second home in the country will stump up the cash . |
| 25 | For those reasons as I , have I , hoped made plain , it seems to me that the general scheme provided by Mrs is the one that ought to be adopted , however in my view when Mrs also makes provision for a second carer for some three hours a day that is well over egging the pudding , if I may adopt a phrase used by Mr at one stage during the case , I feel sure that in practice the two resident carers would not simply say well I 'm on duty from eight am on Monday till twelve midday on Thursday and I shall do nothing during the rest of the week , I think that living in the household for , at |
| 26 | The motorcyclist beat this time by five minutes , but conditions were unusual ; many institutions such as the University and the Art College remained closed for a second day of holiday , which meant traffic was unusually light . |
| 27 | MR Ladislav Adamec , the Czechoslovak Prime Minister , threatened to quit last night , as hard bargaining continued for a second day with the opposition over the shape of the new government . |
| 28 | Ben Gill was re-elected for a second year as deputy , and Tony Pexton for a second year as vice-president . |
| 29 | Ben Gill was re-elected for a second year as deputy , and Tony Pexton for a second year as vice-president . |
| 30 | BARNET COPTHALL dethroned Leeds , who had remained unbeaten for a decade , for the men 's Mycil British Team Club Championship in Sheffield , while Portsmouth Northsea , pressed all the way by Nova Centurion , won the women 's title for a second year by just three points . |