Example sentences of "[noun] be [verb] [verb] for some " in BNC.
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| 1 | Indeed variations in profitability were found to account for some three-quarters of the variations in capital stock during this period ( European Economy , 1991 ) . |
| 2 | Dusty Springfield was wearing new shoes , with very high heels , and was terrified that she 'd slip , so just before she was due to go on , one of the team was dispatched to look for some scissors to scratch the soles with . |
| 3 | Livestock is estimated to account for some 15 per cent of global emissions of methane — one of the leading greenhouse gases . |
| 4 | This mortaring is going to continue for some time . ’ |
| 5 | Pioneer must be assuming this trend is going to continue for some time ; its Wakefield plant does not go fully on line until 1994 . |
| 6 | The trial was expected to continue for some time and it was widely believed that evidence would be given which would incriminate politicians still active . |
| 7 | An octet from Howard was invited to sing for some religious programmes . |