Example sentences of "can [vb infin] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | None of this means Shawcross should stop — the cause is too important — but it can make for a frustrating life . |
| 2 | An identification consequent on a prior dislocation can make for a creative , empathetic partiality which is then the basis of a further identification and understanding of other kinds of discrimination . |
| 3 | Money and medical services can make a person 's life less miserable , but no amount of money can compensate for a crippled player 's loss of freedom . |
| 4 | You can qualify for a reduced retirement pension if you have not paid enough to receive the full pension , but there is a cut-off point . |
| 5 | And there 's a couple of blokes I need to talk to , old mates who I can trust for a good turn , if and when I hear that you need it . |
| 6 | In times of expansion , developments can be additive , and it is easier for new subjects to become institutionally — as distinct from academically — accepted ( doubts can linger for a long time ) . |
| 7 | The main bar , Tipperary , has Irish bands most nights as well as lots of space for dancing and there are two smaller bars to which customers can retreat for a quiet drink or for private functions . |
| 8 | To avoid this possibility , we can opt for a stratified sample . |
| 9 | Freddie Mercury fans can opt for a retrospective album of solo tracks , including the Christmas number one single contender — In My Defence . |
| 10 | If you do n't wish to take advantage of the Associate Membership you can opt for a free road atlas , worth £12.75 , instead . |
| 11 | Knowing how to use your head is not a subject you can study for a written exam . |
| 12 | The result is a database on which you can search for a favourite author or publisher , or search for packages that give you the required level of coverage of particular elements ( or units ) of competence . |
| 13 | The more torque an engine has , the bigger load it can pull in the same gear or the higher gear it can use for a given load . |
| 14 | In a short article , it is impossible to spell out everything that a computerised front of house system can provide for a busy hotel such as and 's Hallery House . |
| 15 | Membership can run for a full year or for a half year ( either January 1 — June 30 or July 1 to December 31 ) . |
| 16 | all you guys can hope for a big win against San Marino and some major reconstruction of Poland to their clash against Holland . |
| 17 | At the very most , they can hope for a modest share in a possible coalition government . |
| 18 | Dog training clubs are run in many major towns and cities , and you can enrol for a suitable course for a small fee . |
| 19 | This means that you can apply for a special plastic card that will enable you to withdraw money from any of the participating societies ' dispensers . |
| 20 | Collect so many tokens and you can apply for a special mug . |
| 21 | Meanwhile , teachers can apply for a special information pack by telephoning Rock School Ltd. on |
| 22 | If they are told the Home Office is ‘ minded to refuse ’ asylum they can apply for a judicial review . |
| 23 | You can aim for a stylised representation of nature , but include straight lines and symmetry , which are rarely found in nature . |
| 24 | It can aim for a high probability of having the right word somewhere in the cohort without worrying too much about the size of the cohort . |
| 25 | Alternatively , you can go for a personal best with a view to improving your average next week . |
| 26 | You can go for a durable polyethylene or — for a price — the lighter more fragile composite materials which bring improved speed and performance . |
| 27 | ‘ So we can go for a Big Mac , ’ she said as if talking to an infant . |
| 28 | The longer the lapse of time the less your chance of success , but ferrets can live for a considerable period within a burrow system — as much as three weeks . |
| 29 | If you are feeling particularly energetic , there are tennis courts right next door to the apartments which you can hire for a small charge . |
| 30 | It would be a good idea to develop a formula for using this kind of programme so that you know precisely what kind of item you are looking for and , if you can arrange for a regular supply , you do n't need to spend a lot of time viewing it to work out how you are going to use it . |