Example sentences of "them [vb base] for a " in BNC.
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1 | Growth is a desperate necessity for China and India , which between them account for a third of the global population , and other developing nations . |
2 | Although the tyranny of ‘ promotion examinations ’ has mercifully decreased in the past decade , in many countries yearly and termly examinations and preparation for them account for a quite disproportionate amount of school time and teachers are virtually ignorant of how and why and when to test . |
3 | But if that 's the case , he 's obviously so accurate that maybe he should try hitting them close for a change ! |
4 | Many elderly people do this each year if it is not suitable for them to go away with their family , and they understand the need those who are caring for them have for a complete break . |
5 | Some of them work for a number of different organisations , and some of this sub-group operate via specialist employment agencies , which act as intermediaries between them and the user organisation . |