Example sentences of "were [verb] [adj] for [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , interaction problems seemed to be almost insuperable if the system were to remain suitable for casual use . |
| 2 | Thirteen patients were referred for this treatment as they were considered unsuitable for conventional cholecystectomy either on account of age ( n=4 , range 79–86 years ) or serious medical problems ( n=9 , range 72–78 years ) including one patient ( X ) who was on the waiting list for a heart transplant . |
| 3 | It is clear , too , that the exercise of statutory powers ( and the performance of statutory duties ) might be unreviewable in a court if the particular case raised issues , such as matters of national security , which were considered unsuitable for judicial review . |
| 4 | Stockbrokers Beeson Gregory believe the USM performed a valuable service by breaking down the barrier that , until 1980 , meant that only sizeable businesses were considered fit for public company status . |
| 5 | There was less consensus about following six areas but they were considered important for future research : |
| 6 | Twenty five patients were treated ; 13 patients were considered unfit for conventional treatment ( complex group ) and 12 elected to have the procedure ( non-complex group ) . |
| 7 | The boroughs and districts were made responsible for high spending services such as education ( except in inner London ) and social services . |
| 8 | In 10 patients who were found suitable for biliary/hepatic surgery the ductus cysticus was then ligated and gall bladder bile was aspirated . |
| 9 | Before they were judged ready for final release , they had to meet several basic requirements . |
| 10 | The scallop beds at Pentland Firth , between Orkney and mainland Scotland , contained unacceptable levels of cadmium and were declared unfit for human consumption . |