Example sentences of "about [noun] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | Books , Materials and Equipment The standard maintenance allowance in grants includes a sum of about £246 for the purchase of books , equipment and materials . |
2 | Orders for the HP 9000 multi-user Unix systems grew more than 40% during 1992 and although revenue for the HP 3000 declined , unit shipments of these systems increased about 20% for the year — striking given the move away from proprietary systems , but then the company is opening up an enormous Open bolt hole for HP 3000 users . |
3 | Sponges start from about £2.99 to £15 for the large sculptures ; toiletries cost from about £1.99 for the lime blossom soaps shown . |
4 | Just about par for the course cherub old boy . |
5 | Within a few moments I had been directed to the Gasthof zur Alte Post and installed myself in a tiny room which was to cost about £12 for the night , including breakfast . |
6 | Price guide : About £5,000 for the arrangement shown |
7 | Last week 's 70s Night was a roaring success with over 100 guests who raised about £280 for the village play group . |
8 | Is not it about time for the Government to move responsibility for ferry safety away from the Department of Transport to a separate , independent body so that we can be fully assured about all aspects of ferry safety , including crewing levels ? |
9 | The cost to the Treasury of tax relief was estimated at about £60m for the year 1991–2 , while the number of people claiming relief was put at 330000 . |