Example sentences of "[be] [adj] for [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So , said Miss Lawley helpfully , will you now say you are sorry for introducing it ? |
| 2 | It is estimated that 24 per cent of Mediterranean beaches are unsuitable for swimming because of the sewage risk alone . |
| 3 | Laing rejects the view held by some people that managers from major corporations are unsuitable for giving advice to small firms because they live in two different worlds . |
| 4 | Such procedures are right for generating the phenomenon in Wagner 's associative form — a series of widely spaced exposure trials will promote the formation of a context-stimulus association ; and the after-effects of presentation of the target stimulus could not be expected to survive a 24-h retention interval . |
| 5 | The headmaster responded in a similar way when asked if staff portrayed attitudes which are conducive for teaching in ‘ both a comprehensive and a multiracial school ’ . |
| 6 | A 16-bit computer has two instruction formats : Two schemes are possible for allocating bit patterns to operations : ( a ) One 4-bit pattern ( say 1111 ) in the 4 most-significant bits of an instruction word indicates the second format , while all other 4-bit patterns represent the first format . |
| 7 | A number of publication strategies are possible for announcing the modifications to classification schemes : |
| 8 | How many smokers who were hooked when 12 , 13 , or 14 , in their formative years , are grateful for having been subjected to the wiles of the tobacco and advertising industries ? |
| 9 | Erm and these are the fairly brief er Chairman I think , I am sorry for disappointing Mr because because erm I main properties but erm we are basically I think sort of more or less agreed parties that we actually want this . |
| 10 | ‘ I am sorry for disturbing you , ’ Erceldoun blurted out . |
| 11 | His remarks are devastating for emerging British riders striving to follow the golden trail blazed by legends like Colonel Harry Llewellyn who won Britain 's first equestrian gold with ‘ Foxhunter ’ at Helsinki in l952 . |
| 12 | Neither , however , are adequate for generating a full picture of elders , and more work is needed to achieve this . |
| 13 | In addition , the research will examine whether the agency 's management structure and information systems are adequate for achieving its objective of promoting the growth of small businesses in the local community . |
| 14 | The High Tatras are popular for skiing and skiing is also possible in the Low Tatras though not on such an organised scale . |
| 15 | Lough Neagh , Lough Erne and the sea inlets are popular for boating activities . |
| 16 | They 're not really used for serious cooking but are OK for making a hot drink en route . |
| 17 | It h s never been popular for breadmaking in Britain , although it is the staple diet of the cold North European plains and in the Alps . |
| 18 | Typical of most of the systems that will be at HOTECH are wake-up and message services ; posting of charges for telephone calls to the room account ; facilities to advise housekeeping when bedrooms are free for cleaning ; and display of the guest 's name on the operator console . |
| 19 | Finally , used lemon halves are perfect for wiping away smells from chopping boards . |
| 20 | These cheeses have a slightly yellower paste than the Stiltons available at other times of the year and are perfect for eating at Christmas . |
| 21 | Gumbo , rice dressings and Jambalaya are all one-pot dishes , which are perfect for feeding large numbers . |
| 22 | F itted wardrobes in a bedroom are perfect for storing clothes and clutter out of sight . |
| 23 | The lawn and sun terraces are perfect for sunbathing and table tennis . |
| 24 | The quiet , rustic public rooms are perfect for relaxing in and the cosy bar is wonderful for a peaceful drink in the evening . |
| 25 | Effective transport and logistic systems are crucial for delivering drugs , vaccines and supplies , supervising staff and generally supporting health services . |
| 26 | 10.8.12 In respect of licences granted under intellectual property rights the licensor shall , at the request and coat of the licensee , execute and do all such deeds , acts matters and thins as are requisite for securing an official registration of such licenses . |
| 27 | Transgenic mice r7–9 with a disrupted cftr gene are appropriate for testing gene therapy protocols . |
| 28 | Polly 's bright cotton skirt and sleeveless white broderie anglaise top had been perfect for shopping in the balmy warmth . |
| 29 | Pop means never having to say you 're sorry for liking such an obviously dispensable bangle as ‘ I Wan na Stay Home ’ . |
| 30 | They 're ideal for saving in the short term and of course your money is accessible . |