Example sentences of "[noun sg] because it [be] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The daily ritual of meal-times , for example , may often contain a wealth of deliberately and non-deliberately imparted information for the child , in part confirming his status as a child ( children should be seen and not heard , children should finish their cabbage because it is good for them ) , in part defining the stages of growing up ( older children sit on ‘ proper ’ chairs , drink out of ‘ proper ’ cups , and use knives and forks ) , and in part defining and reinforcing certain adult identities ( father carves the joint , mother brings food from the stove ) . |
| 2 | There was such regret , such a bleakness in his eyes that Lissa turned away , her soul crying out in anguish because it was plain for anyone to see how much he cared for this woman who had betrayed him . |
| 3 | He walked across the small park on the far side of the street towards the vast exhibition centre , glancing back frequently : he 'd chosen this route because it was impossible for Marler to follow him without being seen . |
| 4 | No true supporter of any country would want Wales to remain in the doldrums , but would rather see them return to a competitive level because it is good for the game . |
| 5 | They had bought the flat because it was convenient for Mike 's daily train . |
| 6 | Ashton looks back to Petipa 's more formal style because it is suitable for Mendelssohn 's music . |
| 7 | Mrs. Ray Michie ( Argyll and Bute ) : I support the new clause because it is essential for bus users to have their interests protected . |
| 8 | Save the rainforest because it is good for us . |