Example sentences of "be [adj] for [adv] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The principal debate about mode of origin initially centred upon the subaerial or marine hypothesis but it was later deduced , in the light of studies of contemporary shore processes , that marine planation could only be effective for less than one kilometre unless sea level was rising ( Bradley , 1956 ; King , 1963 ) . |
| 2 | Come on , old girl , be reasonable for once and admit it would be a mistake . ’ |
| 3 | These principal chief officers should in appropriate cases be responsible for more than one department . |
| 4 | Very few flats — even for two persons — are likely to be available for less than £300 per month . |
| 5 | Very few flats — even for two persons — are likely to be available for less than £300 per month . |
| 6 | I can not stand it any longer , if someone does not come to me I will give up and be miserable for ever and perhaps go home of my own accord , write or wire to Uncle C. and say you are coming at once pleas darling , and come on Saturday or I will give up altogether and always wretched . |
| 7 | However , the use of a tranquilliser is a last resort , and is most unlikely to be necessary for more than one in a hundred horses . |