Example sentences of "be [vb pp] [noun] for a " in BNC.

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1 This brings us on to the second of Dworkin 's grounds for excluding such background policy issues from the jurisdiction of the courts , for if no one has a right to any particular form of decision-making process — whether a right to a hearing itself , a right to cross-examine witnesses or to be given reasons for a decision -this can only be because such a right can not be derived from the master principle of equal concern and respect .
2 It made a number of recommendations for a more disciplined and concerted pre-trial regime , suggesting that a defendant should be given credit for a guilty plea , particularly where there is saving of public expenditure and time , and that there should be a more vigorous policy on credit for pleas of guilty either by way of reduction of length of custodial sentence or the passing of some alternative to custody .
3 City will be kicking themselves for allowing Cranfield to get back into the game , but the visitors must be given credit for a spirited second half performance .
4 ‘ If Prost wants to be called champion for a fourth time he should come back in a sporting way .
5 People who work in Richmond but live in Darlington feel it is unfair to be charged £50 for a permit .
6 For instance , a player could be paid £50,000 for a property which his new club will sell on for only £30,000 .
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