Example sentences of "opt for a [adv] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But Richard Ingham , managing director of Beacham Peplow Noakes Advertising says he would opt for a more down-to-earth approach . |
| 2 | We opted for a more strenuous trip , packed out sunhats and set off . |
| 3 | On Tuesday we opted for a more strenuous hike from Braithwaite village up the steep sloped of Grisedale Pike . |
| 4 | Classic lighting is ideal for creating atmosphere in traditional-style bedrooms , although if you often read in bed you may need to opt for a more practical design |
| 5 | However , Bliss was hostile to complete analysis , preferring to opt for a more detailed enumeration of subjects . |
| 6 | If you are n't then take your eyes off the Beast and opt for a more appropriate shoe . |
| 7 | We thus eschew the word " rule " and opt for a more precise definition of the function concept . |
| 8 | We therefore recommend that soap and water lovers opt for a less drying cleansing bar or facial wash instead , such as Vichy Aqua Tendre Transparent Cleansing Bar ( £4.80 ) , Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser ( £10.25 ) and Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Bars ( £1.89 ) |
| 9 | Overtaking needs a bit more planning , but for those who have long since given up the chase and opted for a more dignified life , this is a lot of car for the money plus a BMW badge to ride behind . |
| 10 | Some European countries have opted for a more acceptable solution in the form of " right to reply " legislation , which allows judges or " ombudsmen " to direct newspapers to publish corrections and counter-statements from those who claim to have been misrepresented . |
| 11 | To that end , the organisers have opted for a less familiar face of Francis Bacon and tracked down rare and unusual material as well as pictures of great significance . |
| 12 | They were not opting for a particularly expensive scheme . |
| 13 | Football news now … and after losing their last four matches , Swindon Town are opting for a more defensive policy in tonight 's home game against Tranmere Rovers . |
| 14 | Just by opting for a more left field occupation you 're putting yourself on the edge a bit It really does take a bit of bottle to do that and find your own way through the maze rather than just go with the flow . |
| 15 | Should preference be given to producing a smooth text with typical but semantically less precise conjunctions , or should the translator give priority to ‘ meaning ’ by opting for an equally varied array of conjunctions with precise meanings ? |
| 16 | In ‘ The Unhappy Father ’ Leapor opts for a highly conventional view of the domestic servant , providing a straightforward contrast between the villainy of Plynus and the loyalty of Timnus who dives after Polonius ‘ to partake his Fate ’ [ ML , 2 , 208 ] , that is , to be eaten by a shark . |