Example sentences of "are [adv] [verb] for [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Peels are mostly used for limestones and calcite-cemented clastic rocks , although cherts and siliceous clastics can be successfully treated . |
| 2 | Cohort life tables are little used for humans because : |
| 3 | As for the future he said : ‘ We are constantly striving for ways in which to improve quality and efficiency and to eliminate waste and mediocrity . |
| 4 | We are constantly searching for ways to better the nutritional quality of our menu , whilst retaining the characteristic taste and flavour of our food . |
| 5 | The resources of the AIB and its equivalent organisations throughout the world are necessarily limited for reasons of economy , and the person in charge has to deploy his forces in the most effective manner he can devise while at the same time always keeping enough reserves in hand in case of a major catastrophe . |
| 6 | Some rooms are especially adapted for visitors with physical disabilities . |
| 7 | If a business only exceeds the threshold for arrivals of goods and not despatches , then SSDs are only completed for arrivals ; similarly , if the threshold is only breached for goods despatched , then SSDs only need to be completed for despatches . |
| 8 | Extra payments are only made for items not detailed in the original spec . |
| 9 | ‘ We will be campaigning throughout the country on the theme ‘ the betrayal of Britain by the Conservative Party ’ , and saying the tax increases are merely to pay for mistakes of the past . ’ |
| 10 | These are one-year full-time courses which are normally designed for sixteen-year-olds . |
| 11 | Police are already hunting for bodies working on the killer 's directions . |
| 12 | No , most people are not charged for prescriptions |
| 13 | As stated earlier in this chapter , at this stage we are not looking for solutions but an understanding of the organisation . |
| 14 | We are not looking for additions to the canon of ‘ sacred places ’ . |
| 15 | ‘ We are not looking for jobs for life , just a sensible arrangement , ’ he said . |
| 16 | The approach is not particularly useful for public librarians , but then the reviews are not written for librarians . |
| 17 | Armour saves are not allowed for hits from a bolt thrower , because the missiles are so fast and deadly that any armour is pierced along with its wearer . |
| 18 | Notes Sheep farms are not recommended for visits by pregnant ladies , due to health risks at lambing times . |
| 19 | They are not recommended for odours arising from toxic or inflammable gases , such as hydrogen sulphide , formaldehyde or chlorine , since the odour of such gases is a warning . |
| 20 | Semi-skimmed and skimmed milk are not recommended for children below two and five years , respectively . |
| 21 | ‘ The things I do are not recommended for children or anyone to do at home . |
| 22 | ‘ We are not asking for names , Mr Cameron . |
| 23 | Crewe says : ‘ We are not going for numbers — we have to stay contained to offer the level of service that we do and meet the needs of our existing customer base . ’ |
| 24 | As a sentencing judge you are always looking for options erm a variety of options to impose so that each individual sentence that you impose on a defendant is tailored to either the rehabilitation or the punishment ends of sentencing . |
| 25 | At The Royal Bank of Scotland we are always looking for ways to ensure that our customers achieve a good return from their savings , particularly now that interest rates are much lower . |
| 26 | However , that process is continually evolving and we are always looking for suggestions to aid its development . |
| 27 | Local wildlife trusts are always looking for volunteers too . |
| 28 | QUACK : Why drug pushers with lisps are always mistaken for ducks . |
| 29 | The first six male entries drawn from the hat will receive a pair of GT 35s while the first six female entries will win a pair of Lady GTs — these are specially designed for women who tend not to want high ankle support . |
| 30 | Police , forensic and bomb squad officers are still searching for clues to the cause of that blast . |