Example sentences of "for [det] a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | FOR some a broken-down relationship means they have no choice : Others simply long for motherhood without the commitment of marriage or a steady relationship . |
| 2 | For this a vast army of personnel is needed , working at different levels of generality — some dealing , at the ‘ sharp end ’ , with the actual , detailed discharge of functions ‘ on the ground ’ , others , at progressively higher levels , discharging coordinating or supervisory functions , which may involve an element of policy-making or , higher still , primarily concerned with overall general policy . |
| 3 | What was now needed was a means of countering Labour 's electoral appeal , and for this a Prime Minister with a cleaner political reputation would be needed . |
| 4 | For this a common policy is required . |
| 5 | THANK you for such a fascinating glimpse at some of the features of Liverpool life in years past and some of the historic Echo stories of the past . |
| 6 | For such a professional product , the registration price of £59.59 is an absolute bargain . |
| 7 | ’ I ca n't see how any democratic member of Parliament can vote for such a sloppy bill , which would be the thin end of a very dangerous web . |
| 8 | For such a tall man Joel Garner had a beautiful follow-through with a great deal of athletic grace . |
| 9 | Apple , however , were unhappy with their reliance on an external supplier for such a crucial part of their system . |
| 10 | Happy knitting and thank you MKM for such a brilliant magazine . |
| 11 | ‘ I see no reason for such a surprising change . |
| 12 | There was no need really for such a high-powered delegation . |
| 13 | I , I , I am certainly not that man , I would , I would not dream of offering myself for such a ghastly post |
| 14 | However , if his quest was originally to break down the stranglehold of the rock system , would he have settled for such a four-square format ? |
| 15 | Instead , the eyes settled on her , searching out the motive for such a protective gesture . |
| 16 | The reason for such a long flue , which is not uncommon , is that vapours given off during smelting of lead polluted the surrounding landscape , whereas long flues allowed the fumes to settle harmlessly . |
| 17 | I do apologise for such a long letter , but I had always believed that ZZAP ! was the inferior C64 mag . |
| 18 | This " touched Booth more deeply than any lavish endowment " but lie was loathe for his officer to deny himself for such a long stretch of time . |
| 19 | Never , perhaps , have I so lived for such a long time together . |
| 20 | The second period lasted more than 14 months and they dare not risk being caught again with so many cattle subject to movement restrictions for such a long time . |
| 21 | If it was a turning point in terms of ‘ proving ’ the relationship , it also marked the change in image Kylie had been wanting for such a long time . |
| 22 | After playing such a dominant role in the employment and prosperity of the area for such a long time , it seemed an ignominious end for these splendid and inspiring reminders of the past . |
| 23 | Even her father 's death a month ago had n't really affected her , because he had been ill for such a long time that nobody could be sorry that the end had come . |
| 24 | Susan did not answer at once ; in fact , she was silent for such a long time that Breeze , who could not see her face , wondered if she had fallen asleep . |
| 25 | Why have you been in your last job for such a long time ? |
| 26 | He could n't believe that it would have wandered far when it had n't even been outside the stable for such a long time . |
| 27 | We 're a bit concerned about Dorothy , we have n't seen you and her for such a long time . |
| 28 | As I saw it , they were either downmarket Wimpy bars or precious bistros where all you could hear were the sounds of the cutlery hitting the plate , and people would cough before speaking because they had n't said anything for such a long time , what with all the hush . |
| 29 | So he called me up and asked me if I wanted to play it , which was incredibly flattering because I 'd been a fan of his for such a long time . |
| 30 | Remember , the protectiveness of your subconscious is unlikely to allow you to go straight to a period or an event so traumatic that it has affected you for such a long time afterwards . |