Example sentences of "[v-ing] [verb] [art] [noun sg] [adj] for " in BNC.

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1 In her view , women in rock fought against male supremacy and got little further than choosing their earrings , with the moneymen conspiring to craft an image suitable for their market .
2 THE 1992 programme is going to run a bit late for the European Community 's financial-services companies .
3 It was held that the clause did not protect the owners against liability for negligence : they could be liable either strictly , for failing to supply a cycle fit for its purpose , or in negligence ; it was therefore construed only as covering the strict liability .
4 Having started the day keen for a new look but reticent at the same time , Pamela was overwhelmed by the dramatic changes to her appearance .
5 He now appeals against his conviction on count 1 on a point of law and if successful he further seeks to appeal against his conviction on the remaining five counts on a basis of mixed fact and law , the trial judge having certified the case fit for appeal on that ground .
6 The British Telecom mechanic was intending to re-paint the van ready for the Rally , when he discovered woodworm in the wooden panels and structure .
7 Eyeing the expected Microsoft Corp NT assault on the 32-bit systems software market , SunSoft is also fortifying its channel strategy hoping to press the advantage first for its Interactive product , then for Solaris-on-Intel when it becomes available .
8 Switching the cabinet voicing off , you realise just how much it is working to condition the sound ready for tape ; because without it , you are straight back to the two gnats in a bottle sound , beloved of direct outputs on many amps .
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