Example sentences of "a strong [noun] for [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yes , he was fascinated by Suedehead and its lurid tale of violence against blacks and homosexuals , but do n't forget that as a kid he had a strong affection for gore and horror in general . |
| 2 | Beyond the Seventies pastiche which swamped last season 's collections , there is a strong appetite for simplicity and something which perhaps evokes an emphasis on inner beauty . |
| 3 | Francis Tidbury : Guilty of both the murders of Inspector Drewitt and PC Shorter , but with a strong plea for leniency because of his youth . |
| 4 | He is into his fifth Cabinet job and is a strong contender for promotion if the Prime Minister finally removes Norman Lamont from 11 Downing Street . |
| 5 | Those people who show a strong respect for authority and who expect negative criticism often dread making presentations to their superiors ( see Chapter Four for more on authority and criticism ) . |
| 6 | ‘ I believe there is a strong market for pay and play , but you have got to make sure your construction costs are kept down to make it pay . |
| 7 | In many pregnant women , this shows up in the form of food aversions — a strong dislike for dishes or drinks previously enjoyed . |
| 8 | A member for sixty-nine years of the Art Workers ' Guild , Frampton had inherited from his father a strong feeling for materials and a commitment to meticulous workmanship . |
| 9 | And many at Twickenham today would put up a strong argument for Barnes and Jones , a triumphant Lion in Australia in 1989 , forming the play-making partnership against the All Blacks . |