Example sentences of "is [adj] for [pron] [verb] in " in BNC.

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1 It is usual for them to come in two equal length pieces to fit a central ferrule .
2 Members of congress , by contrast , enjoy great power without responsibility ; it is possible for them to wallow in carping criticism and to engage in other negative tactics free from the anxiety of ever having to shoulder the responsibility for government — a burden that the president can not escape .
3 Obviously , it is easier for them to develop in the Second Division rather than the First Division . ’
4 Therefore either the customers must continually be changing identity ( so it is sensible for them to engage in some search ) and some expectation must have been built up about potential high benefits to search , or else search costs must be truly trivial , in order for the potential incumbent to stand a chance of usurping the established firm .
5 That being so , it is appropriate for us to act in a similar way .
6 It is important for us to keep in touch with the Palestinians .
7 It is common for them to drown in heavy rain because they stand gazing skyward with their beaks open to see where the rain is coming from .
8 ‘ Unfortunately , it is difficult for him to paint in the house in Leeds because we do n't have the space and we do n't have the light .
9 if the driver is prevented from proceeding by circumstances beyond his control or it is necessary for him to stop in order to avoid an accident- or
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