Example sentences of "the [adj] for any " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were to stay on the alert for any soldier unlucky enough to go overboard . |
| 2 | You 'll need to be on the alert for any unusual eventuality , as your behaviour during this arduous time will govern future happenings . |
| 3 | Anne felt that she considered her a green fool , and Mabel was indignant that Hetty was very ready to accept the ‘ perks ’ of the job , such as the cakes and bread given to the staff by Mrs Dyson , and the extra money from Mr Dyson , but was always on the alert for any infringement of her rights . |
| 4 | The plain fact is , there is an optimum configuration for any given application , and it may be completely different from the optimum for any other . |
| 5 | The line plots the optimal quantity of the good for any number resident in the neighbourhood . |
| 6 | The third soldier covered them , his weapon at the ready for any surprise intruders . |