Example sentences of "was [vb pp] for the [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | During the 1860s the energy of the radicals was absorbed for the most part in rebellion against the values and conventions of the educated world from which they sprang . |
| 2 | While the Treaty as a whole was deeply humiliating to Germany , it was accepted for the most part with a sullen resignation and silent disgust . |
| 3 | There was , as far as he could see , nothing that need be identified or admired or paused over : just bare grey rock sheering down to a narrow track which was used for the most part by packhorses and even then not often . |
| 4 | The predominance of Latin in this sample reflects the fact that many letters were addressed to bishops , and that Latin was used for the more solemn and formal instruments emanating from her chancery . |
| 5 | Detailed analysis of the early period of social-democratic activity , during the late 1880s and early 90s , has found that ‘ the relationship between worker and intelligentsia leaders was characterized for the most part by trust , co-operation and mutual respect . ’ |
| 6 | Over thirty times as much public money was spent globally on hormonal and surgical contraception in 1978 than was earmarked for the less ‘ reliable ’ ( but infinitely safer ) barrier methods , such as condoms and diaphragms . |
| 7 | PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT TO MARK the 21st anniversary of the Benson & Hedges Cup , a special trophy was created for the most consistent player of the 1992 tournament . |
| 8 | FOLLOWING a 20-year career in the Army , Michael Mates , now 57 , was elected for the then Petersfield constituency in 1974 , holding the seat in 1979 with an increased majority . |