Example sentences of "[modal v] opt for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Alternatively , GM may opt for a mix of new shares and shares bought in the market . |
| 2 | Then the algorithm may opt for a particular child C on the basis of the gradient of f at N , but the gradient is misleading and in fact f ( C ) is much less then f(N) . |
| 3 | The real problem is that , because of the infighting between various entrenched interests , the Scottish Office may opt for a quiet life and the status quo . |
| 4 | ( Employees may opt for the higher quote but can expect to pay the difference themselves . ) |
| 5 | The more cautious analytical corporate financier might feel more at home in an accountancy firm , but the wheeler-dealer type should opt for a bank . |
| 6 | ‘ Well , Miss Day , I 'm sorry but I see no excuse to recommend you should opt for a termination . |
| 7 | Hacker Young advised that the Halls should opt for the dual status of charity and limited liability company . |
| 8 | Clearly then , if the company is to choose one it should opt for the first . |
| 9 | Tight perms also tend to look harsh , so you might opt for a softer , wavier look . |
| 10 | They also sensed that it would help them to make sure that managed competition was made to work ; they feared that , if it failed , politicians might opt for a government-run programme that would cut them out entirely . |
| 11 | If you have the possibility of both services in a kitchen , you could opt for a gas cook top and an electric oven ; or vice versa ; or a mixture of both gas and electric plates to hedge bets should anything go wrong with one or other service , or to take advantage of both sorts of energy for different cooking needs ( slow simmering ; fast boiling etc . ) |
| 12 | This scepticism apart , most bass amp manufacturers would opt for a similar system if they thought the market would stand it , but realising that it places significant extra financial strain on the consumer , most do n't . |
| 13 | But Richard Ingham , managing director of Beacham Peplow Noakes Advertising says he would opt for a more down-to-earth approach . |
| 14 | But I would opt for a self-catering package which enable you to take full advantage of the excellent weekly markets . |
| 15 | There are many good makes of boots in this category though I think I would opt for a pair of Scarpa boots because they will accept the wonderful Yeti gaiters ( £50 ) and are excellent in their own right . |
| 16 | All things considered , in this particular case , I would opt for a hardcard for an easy life ! |
| 17 | That sparked the supporter unrest with fans fearing that the club would opt for a local sell-off to ease their financial problems if a cross-channel bid failed to materialise . |
| 18 | And this difference between them and such initially sympathetic Englishmen as Hewlett and Newbolt went very deep ; for ultimately it meant that , when the question arose whether the artist 's first responsibility was to his art ( his trade ) or to his society , Pound and Lewis and Ford would opt for the first alternative , Hewlett and Newbolt for the second — as indeed we soon see them doing when both of them answer the call of First World War patriotism by writing moralebuilding poems and stories . |
| 19 | So you might think few firms would opt for the formal route . |
| 20 | While you can have filet mignon if you want , some would opt for the McDonald 's hamburger , and that 's their right . ’ |
| 21 | If there is a separate tour , there is a distinct possibility many players would opt for the four match South African tour instead of the 12-match tour of Ireland and Wales . |
| 22 | For example , virtually all university lecturers , if asked to choose concerning next year 's pay between two deals , the first being this year 's pay ( adjusted for inflation ) and the second a 50 per cent random chance of nothing and 50 per cent chance of double this year 's ( inflation-adjusted ) pay , would opt for the former . |
| 23 | After another meeting on June 11 in Prague , Klaus said on June 12 that " if we ca n't form a reasonable state , we shall opt for a reasonable and quiet separation " . |
| 24 | It 's possible the doctor will opt for a Caesarian section , ’ the nurse explained briefly , checking notes on a clipboard . |
| 25 | He asserts that when faced with paying higher prices ( and significantly higher prices ) for the precise product specification consumers are supposed to want , those consumers will opt for the low-priced goods . |
| 26 | NIREX will opt for the place where they are least likely to meet opposition . |
| 27 | ‘ Next season I will opt for the openside and stick to it . |
| 28 | Freddie Mercury fans can opt for a retrospective album of solo tracks , including the Christmas number one single contender — In My Defence . |
| 29 | To avoid this possibility , we can opt for a stratified sample . |
| 30 | Alternatively , you can opt for a strip light , and cut out any glare by concealing it with a baffle . |