Example sentences of "'s [adj] [noun sg] be for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But David Beaton 's greatest worry was for Hector . |
| 2 | Cranmer 's natural inclination was for compromise and mercy . |
| 3 | Cesti 's great gift was for melody : sensuous and eminently singable . |
| 4 | Britain 's smallest house is for sale at one and a half thousand pounds I 'll buy it |
| 5 | Lucien 's first instinct was for disguise . |
| 6 | Virago 's first event to celebrate the company 's 20th birthday was for booksellers at a breakfast during the Booksellers Association Conference in Torquay last week . |
| 7 | Joe Drury 's original offer was for £5,000 . |