Example sentences of "for [adj] [prep] last " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I 'd have gone there last year but for the shin splints ’ she added , before a note of irritation and frustration became evident as she went on to say ‘ This question haunted me for half of last year . |
| 2 | Played left back for much of last season but also midfielder . |
| 3 | Western diplomats had expected Mr Christopher to raise the issue of Syria 's tiny Jewish community , which was allowed to immigrate for much of last year , until Syria stopped granting exit visas . |
| 4 | There was also a healthy increase in margins at Bunzl 's biggest business — distributing disposable paper and plastic products — aided by its departure from paper trading , which also accounted for much of last year 's drop in sales . |
| 5 | The vice-captain took 4 for 41 in last Sunday 's Schweppes Cup success and 24 hours earlier in the Senior Cup , Patton finished with 6 for 11 . |
| 6 | 1.45:KIM Bailey appears to have found an ideal reappearance race for one of last season 's most improved chasers DOCKLANDS EXPRESS . |
| 7 | If you missed Turry 2 the first time round , four pounds is a small price to pay for one of last year 's best games . |
| 8 | The programme should have been broadcast for most of last month as well . |
| 9 | Angus Fraser is still feeling discomfort from the hip injury which kept him out for most of last season and may have to play in pain if he is to resume his first-class career . |
| 10 | Earlier this week , Salako had surgery in the US on the same knee which kept him out for most of last season and Palace are set to demand the FA pay his wages until he is fit again . |
| 11 | Sharpe was sidelined for most of last season with a groin injury . |
| 12 | His goal , which squared the friendly 1–1 , was all the more remarkable considering he had been laid up in bed with flu for most of last week and forced to miss Sunday 's game against Torino . |
| 13 | Is the hon. Gentleman aware that , for most of last year , only four of the seven beds in the Sunderland intensive care unit were operating , that five are now operating , although there is a staff shortage , and that the future of the fifth bed is not clear ? |
| 14 | While that 's the same starting four for most of last season . |
| 15 | It was indeed the starting line-up for most of last season … but I 'm not so sure it was the best one ! |