Example sentences of "piece [prep] [noun sg] [verb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of course , you can always refer to books but this is rarely convenient if you have a piece of work to do for a deadline . |
| 2 | The ANLT is a powerful piece of software designed for use in natural language processing applications . |
| 3 | An architect 's drawing-board makes an excellent piece of furniture to use for close-range work , but it is too large to be accommodated in the classroom . |
| 4 | In many activities each child will need to have a piece of equipment to use for himself — a bike , a chair , a place setting at meal-time , a piece of paper , and so on . |
| 5 | Question : Which piece of equipment works for you for 365 days a year , 24 hours a day , saves you money , protects your reputation , helps you comply with the law , and is expected to function without complaint for up to 10 years ? |
| 6 | A gain in the value of a piece of equipment used for business purposes may be ‘ rolled over ’ and offset against the cost of obtaining the replacement equipment . |
| 7 | When we landed at Bombay ( for the story has a happy ending ) I asked to be shown the piece of tarmac pasteurised for the Pope to kiss on his recent visit , so I could bless it too ( poojahs is the Hindi word ) and give thanks for deliverance . |
| 8 | When pasting your template on the piece of veneer selected for the outline — usually a dark wood — try to arrange for the thinnest parts of the design to run along the grain . |