Example sentences of "the [noun sg] [to-vb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Kathy Rooney had to leave me one night when we were dining at the Kensington Hilton , so she took me to the porter to arrange for him to take me upstairs to my room when I was ready . |
| 2 | Full-back , Paul Bodin is back after injury and striker , Dave Mitchell , drops back into the defence to cover for Colin Calderwood , who 's suspended . |
| 3 | Members of the public took the opportunity to see for themselves in a unique open day . |
| 4 | She slipped the newspaper cutting into the top drawer of her bedside chest , then took the opportunity to go for a walk by herself , without Josh . |
| 5 | But to live there means also the opportunity to vote for a particular party , whose quixotry and honesty have touched me . |
| 6 | But if voters have voted for a successful candidate why should some of them — just which , we shall examine later — be given the opportunity to vote for another candidate ? |
| 7 | It is interesting that , as the opportunity to paint for a specific exhibition has offered itself , a freer and less tentative approach can be seen both in subject matter and technique . |
| 8 | Smith saw the opportunity to do for books what Jack Cohen had done for groceries at Tesco 's — ‘ Pile 'em high and sell 'em cheap . ’ |
| 9 | Mansell , speaking at the BBC 's Sports Review of the Year show , said : ‘ Damon deserves the opportunity to drive for Frank Williams . |
| 10 | His works reflect his travels ; as he gained commissions as an estate surveyor he would use the opportunity to survey for county maps and town plans . |
| 11 | The plaintiffs contended that they had thereby been deprived of the opportunity to bid for H.F. Co. but pill J. rejected their claim because while the law certainly allowed a freedom to bid for property that was neither a ‘ business asset ’ of the plaintiffs ' nor a legal right which the law would protect . |
| 12 | to give children the opportunity to read for information and for pleasure |
| 13 | ‘ Importance is attached to the principle that a shareholder should be able to protect his proportion of the total equity by having the opportunity to subscribe for any new issue for cash of equity capital or securities having an equity element . ’ |
| 14 | The Profitboss ensures that neither the aspiring Fenton from Fleet Sales nor the experienced Carmen from Marketing Services are denied the opportunity to compete for a promotion to Divisional Sales Director . |
| 15 | There is also the opportunity to register for a part-time PhD degree at the University of Warwick . |
| 16 | ‘ If they 're northern-born and bred and happen to live elsewhere , they should still have the opportunity to play for the North . |
| 17 | Of course , these trips are not compulsory , but as one Eton parent put it : ‘ Few parents would want to deny their child the opportunity to play for the school under these circumstances . ’ |
| 18 | A member of the Wadesbridge Camels side from the age of 13 , he was finally given the opportunity to play for Redruth in 1982 . |
| 19 | Usually a prime cost sum , together with a description of the subcontract work , is included in the bill of quantities , and the builder is given the opportunity to price for profit , general attendance and special attendance , as defined in clause B9 of the 6th edition of the Standard Method of Measurement . |
| 20 | All Rangers have the opportunity to ride for a minimum of half an hour once a fortnight , however , they can also participate in picnic rides , lasting three to four hours , as well as one hour-long evening rides . |
| 21 | ‘ All I wanted on behalf of the team was the opportunity to qualify for the European Cup final off the back of our last two Champions League matches , ’ said the manager . |
| 22 | offers two training posts with the opportunity to study for an M.Sc at the University of Surrey , Guildford . |
| 23 | We would expect training offered by Compact firms to include both on and off the job training , the opportunity to study for technical or professional qualifications as appropriate , and regular individual guidance and counselling sessions . |
| 24 | Although the bulk of candidates may continue to be those whose aim is to complete a full HNC or HND course , many , who are interested in retraining or improving their skill level in a specific area , might welcome the opportunity to study for just one or two HN Units . |
| 25 | At the moment teams still seem interested in my services , but it , at the end of the season , the opportunity to try for the Championship no longer exists , then , no question , I shall step aside . ’ |
| 26 | Ideally , the Lecture/Demonstration should be followed by an Open Class to give the audience the opportunity to try for themselves . |
| 27 | I could n't move much higher then because I got the opportunity to work for Jack Nicklaus ! |
| 28 | One has transferred to the communications department and all were offered the opportunity to work for the new contract firm . |
| 29 | As an alternative , Palatine shareholders will be offered the opportunity to elect for cash in respect of all or part of their holding in Palatine ordinary shares . |
| 30 | The developer will normally be given the opportunity to tender for the excavation work and laying of ducts and cables in association with the development . |