Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] [pers pn] were [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Visiting skipper Russell Crawford praised his rival Colin Barker for his sporting declaration but Stockton made a poor response and , at stumps , after 47 overs they were 157 for five , professional Masood Anwaar making 42 . |
| 2 | One of the major contracts we were responsible for during that time was the construction of the Wemmershoek Dam for Cape Town City Council . |
| 3 | Boycott led the way with 86 and everyone made a contribution of sorts , but soon after lunch on the final day they were 290 for 6 and defeat was still possible . |
| 4 | ‘ On all other fronts we were ready for them , but we 'll put what we can into this one . ’ |
| 5 | Shortly afterwards Rollasons contacted PAS with a view to purchasing the wings from them , as at that time they were desperate for Tiger Moth wings . |