Example sentences of "are [verb] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | No guidelines are given for the interpretation of s8 except that the term to be included must have been a fair and reasonable one having regard to the circumstances which were , or ought reasonably to have been , known to or in the contemplation of , the parties when the contract was made ( s11(1) ) . |
| 2 | All sorts of reasons are given for the lack of enthusiasm in schools for physical science and technology , but never that which might be the fundamental one . |
| 3 | Women , because of the nurturing and caring roles allocated to them , the responsibility they are given for the well-being and happiness of children and of men , are much more likely to be taught the value of submitting to one 's fate and considering the needs of others before their own . |
| 4 | Instruction and supervision are given for the MSc French Studies , in Medieval and Renaissance Studies , and the department also collaborates in the MSc programmes in Comparative Literature European Film Studies and Medieval Languages . |
| 5 | In Section 10.4 estimates are given for the intensity of gravitational radiation on Earth from various sources ; finally in Section 10.5 current detector designs , which appear capable of detecting waves from supernovae in our Galaxy , are described . |
| 6 | This gives a breakdown of their main holiday-based activities and similar financial details are given for the holiday firms discussed in Table 11.1 . |
| 7 | The young people who come into care are drawn almost exclusively from the ranks of the poor and disadvantaged and though many reasons are given for the move , frequently it is the inability of the family to cope with illness , bereavement , divorce or remarriage . |
| 8 | If the seller knows the number of companies who are competing for the order , their likely stances , the criteria used by the buying organisation when deciding between them , the degree of pressure on key members of the decision making unit , and any formula they might use for assessing price acceptability , an accurate assessment of the power balance should be possible . |
| 9 | At least six types of microfloppy , as the discs are called , of varying size and format are competing for the market . |
| 10 | Six countries — Thailand , India Pakistan , Cuba Italy and Belgium — are competing for the site of the $50 million research programme . |
| 11 | Tables of mortality and morbidity values for spatial areas are apparently simple to interpret ; however , unless such data are adjusted for the age-structure of the populations of those areas , any conclusions drawn will remain questionable . |
| 12 | Bello Bouba said that he was returning to join his " fellow countrymen who are struggling for the institution of a real democracy " . |
| 13 | If suitable offers are received for the work being put out to tender today , Scotland will become the first country in the world with a fully-integrated national road management system using electronic roadside signs to warn and divert drivers on major routes and new , in-car navigation systems to beat urban traffic problems . |
| 14 | Only occasional specimens are received for the aquarium trade . |
| 15 | To use VIEWINDEX , the user prepares files of text using VIEW as a normal word processing program but certain words are highlighted for the index . |
| 16 | These Regulations , which are now in force , allow partnerships of unlimited size if they are formed for the purpose of carrying on practice as consulting engineers , provided a majority of the partners are recognised by the Engineering Council as chartered engineers . |
| 17 | The MPRP needs to improve itself and at the same time if new parties are formed for the interest of the people and the country , they should be competing on equal terms . " |
| 18 | Three major metals are prescribed for the making of such icons : gold , silver and copper , although bronze and brass are often used as well as a mixture of five metals , copper , gold , silver , brass and white lead . |
| 19 | No , they are revered for the power of spirit . ’ |
| 20 | Example 77 shows part of the score of his Symphony of Psalms ( some instrumental parts are omitted for the sake of clarity ) : This passage is based on a four-note ostinato : E♭ , B♭ , F , B♭ ; as will be seen , the choral parts and ostinato come close to , but never quite reach , conventional triadic usage . |
| 21 | Problems in Japan are blamed for the setback . |
| 22 | Galway which yielded silver until their closure in 1980 , are blamed for the death of livestock . |
| 23 | It is , therefore , not surprising to find in Luke that it is the Jews who are blamed for the death of Jesus . |
| 24 | Four season bags are for all-year use and five season bags are designed for the kind of extreme cold temperatures you 're likely to find on winter expeditions . |
| 25 | No doubt , there is some measure of ‘ objectivity ’ for humans can actually see how well other creatures are designed for the perception of infrared laser frequencies or acoustic sonar , for example , or for flight , swimming or digging . |
| 26 | These are mixes which are designed for the horse owner who still wants to feed traditionally ie oats etc , but wants to make up the deficiencies with a specific mix . |
| 27 | Eighteen companies are bidding for the contract to remove the red star from the dome of Hungary 's Parliament , writes Michael Simmons . |
| 28 | Eighteen companies are bidding for the contract to remove the red star from the dome of Hungary 's Parliament , writes Michael Simmons . |
| 29 | These are included for the purpose of supplementing and altering the standard conditions of sale . |
| 30 | Two simple recipes are included for the teacher in Appendix B on page 94 . |