Example sentences of "and called for [noun] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Chancellor Norman Lamont accused the Bundesbank of a whispering campaign against the pound and called for changes in German monetary policy . |
| 2 | She was reported as saying that the trial had taught her one important lesson as a barrister — how the victim feels — and called for changes in the law which would give greater protection to victims . |
| 3 | The Amir , Sheikh Khalifal bin Hamad al-Thani , received a petition in mid-January from 50 leading Qataris demanding the establishment of a consultative assembly with legislative powers ; the signatories expressed their concern and disappointment over abuse of power in the emirate and called for reforms of the economy and the education system . |
| 4 | The CFDT then refused to sign the agreements and called for intensification of the strike movement . |
| 5 | He also warned delegates of the danger of the April 5 presidential coup in Peru [ see p. 38846 ] being repeated elsewhere and called for support for Cuba in the face of increased US economic sanctions [ see pp. 38858-59 ] . |
| 6 | He instituted an eight-year restructuring plan , and called for improvements in social conditions , including decent accommodation for troops repatriated from abroad . |
| 7 | He estimated that it would cost the country some A$500 million ( US$380 million ) in lost minerals , and called for compensation for the " expropriation " of the assets of Newcrest shareholders . |
| 8 | After we had settled down , brother Jack stood up and banged the table and called for order for Dad to say grace . |
| 9 | ‘ I know you can do it , ’ Biddy said unrelenting , and called for Nails after school every day on her motor-bike to subject him to another two-hour session on the aptly named Switchback . |
| 10 | In public addresses to large crowds he also attacked corruption and economic inequality , criticized rich nations over their failure to relieve the burden of world debt , and called for solidarity with Latin America 's poor . |
| 11 | ( Yeah — and i just called our national football association and called for tickets to USA'94 — no problemo — so i guess i will be travelling with a friend or three … ) |
| 12 | The joint HDUR and UVR talks ended on March 24 and called for respect of rights of nationalists and minorities , for the right to education in a mother tongue and for an unbiased bilingual media to assess accurately recent disturbances . |
| 13 | The plenum agreed a date for the 11th party congress , on 27 January , and called for elections for congress delegates under new democratic rules . |
| 14 | ‘ Together we want to shape our fatherland in such a way that the growing material and cultural needs of each person can better be met , according to his contribution , ’ it said , and called for suggestions from the public . |
| 15 | They were undecided and called for advice at the home of Jon Langford , a former member of Leeds ' bands , The Mekons and The Three Johns . |
| 16 | Tom Holdfast sighed , and sat , and called for coffee from Loretta on his intercom . |
| 17 | In a written statement issued on Oct. 15 after consultation with Hau Pei-Tsun , President Lee Teng-hui described it as a " rash and irresponsible act in total disregard of national security , social stability and the welfare of the people " , and called for penalties in accordance with the law . |
| 18 | MO 9 had plans to raise 10 Commandos , each with 10 50-man Troops , and called for volunteers for unspecified hazardous duties who must also be prepared to work and train for longer hours than regular formations . |
| 19 | Pérez de Cuéllar on Aug. 13 , and again on Aug. 17 , dissociated the UN from any attempt at this stage to impose sanctions by force , but Bush on Aug. 14 reaffirmed his view that the USA was acting within its legal rights , and called for clarification of the position of the permanent Security Council members , in advance of a possible further resolution . |