Example sentences of "[conj] for once [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Fabia took herself off for a walk , but so great were her worries that for once Mariánské Láznë failed to enchant her . |
| 2 | The grasp of the ‘ realpolitik ’ of the situation on the part of their administrators was impressive ( see pages 38 and 39 ) and that , combined with their own integrity in never wavering in their adherence to the pre-tour agreements , meant that for once sport could hold its head high in the fact of profound political pressures . |
| 3 | Marc ran a hand through his hair and for once Sarella detected the bewilderment underneath the self-confident façade . |
| 4 | And for once Lisa managed to suppress her irritation and bit back the impatient demand for an answer that she felt instinctively rising to her lips . |
| 5 | Victor served ice-cold Cristal from a silver Georgian cooler , and for once Christina felt a thrill of pride in her possessions . |
| 6 | The subject of Ryan was mercifully dropped , and for once Jake appeared to be as anxious as Shiona was to avoid any further confrontation . |
| 7 | They ordered dinner , then conversation turned to the play , and for once Marianne lost centre stage as Josh began talking about his own work and the hopes he had for it . |
| 8 | No ifs … buts or maybes the cherry and whites had to win this one and for once luck was on their side … |
| 9 | In this instance , there had been a mix-up , and for once Eliot 's memory had played him tricks . |
| 10 | So I said , and for once L. ( Leonard ) said : ‘ You 're not such a fool as you seem ’ . |
| 11 | ‘ Thanks , ’ acknowledged Pascoe satirically , but for once Dalziel ignored him . |
| 12 | She had n't intended to introduce Florian 's name , and she caught her breath nervously as the unthinking words emerged , but for once Luke did n't react . |
| 13 | Benny did n't really want her to come to the party , but for once Mother had been insistent . |
| 14 | Blackburn star Shearer still on the way back from injury began on the bench for the fifth successive game , while for once Wright failed to get his name on the scoresheet . |
| 15 | All are well done , though for once EMI 's generosity causes momentary irritation having to change discs half way through Dolly feels rather like a throwback to 78s ! |