Example sentences of "[vb -s] for half [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ( The half-life of a radioactive isotope is the time it takes for half of the radioactivity to disappear as the isotope decays ) . |
| 2 | that , that 's how long it takes for half of the radioactive isotopes to disappear . |
| 3 | Carbon dioxide accounts for half of the greenhouse gases and , in global terms , 75 per cent of emissions comes from the burning of fossil fuels for energy . |
| 4 | Only 15% of the population of Thailand lives in the Bangkok area , which accounts for half of GDP . |
| 5 | People will get all the education services , nursery , primary and secondary , that accounts for half of Lothian Regions expenditure . |
| 6 | The data does not include Britain 's trade with EC countries which accounts for half of total business . |
| 7 | Deep or extended cut accounts for half of all deaths and roof collapses in American mines . |
| 8 | In answer to ‘ what can I offer them ? ’ a short explanation that every member receives the Annual Report and 3 editions of Medau News which with postage accounts for half of a full membership fee , the remaining money goes towards administration expenses . |