Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] for [det] [noun pl] [coord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Examinations for certificates of competency were instituted for all masters and mates of foreign-going ships and were subject to withdrawal if they proved incompetent or unfit to perform their duties . |
| 2 | On March 6 pay bonuses were announced for all soldiers and an amnesty was declared for deserters and draft dodgers . |
| 3 | This interpretation was accepted for many years but has recently been challenged . |
| 4 | The same membrane was used for all hybridizations and the ratio ( studied transcript H /studied transcript W ) versus ( srRNA H /srRNA W ) were calculated . |
| 5 | This procedure was performed for all specimens and both DNA products . |
| 6 | Three cars and a lorry were involved — The road was closed for several hours and diversions put into operation . |
| 7 | ‘ I have to admit I was surprised when my name was announced for both tours but , hopefully , I can take the chance with both hands . ’ |
| 8 | In July 1568 , he was appointed to the Commission of Sewers , along with Lord Cobham , a position he was to hold for many years and which was to make him a close friend of Lord Cobham until Cobham 's death . |
| 9 | Many parents comment that their child did the complete opposite of what was asked for several months and so the parents learned to say the opposite of what they wanted , for example , ‘ I really do n't want you to put your pyjamas on now ’ , or ‘ I do n't think you can eat all of that food ’ . |
| 10 | The analysis of the pattern of regulation was repeated for these organisations and confirmed the dominance of the ICAEW in this market as well ( see Table 5 below ) . |
| 11 | Factors which applied to the lender included the degree of risk he accepted having regard to the value of the security provided , his relationship to the debtor and ‘ whether or not a colourable cash price was quoted for any goods or services included in the credit bargain . ’ |
| 12 | Accurate drawing was required for some constructions and teachers were asked to supply rulers , protractors and compasses . |