Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] for [det] purpose " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their degree of preference for one party Over others had an important influence upon the usefulness-ratings they gave the media for helping them decide how to Vote ( those with clear preferences found the media less useful for that purpose ) but had little or no influence on other aspects of usefulness-ratings . |
| 2 | Whilst most of the maincrop varieties of potatoes are suitable for baking , Maris Piper , King Edward , Désirée and Cara are especially good for this purpose . |
| 3 | Such things are extremely useful for that purpose , and for Attainment Target 2 in National Curriculum history . |
| 4 | There is even talk of having a fry-up , as a large frying pan has come to light , just right for this purpose . |
| 5 | However they were not indispensable for that purpose . |
| 6 | The 1976 Act , which does not apply to Scotland , is not suitable for that purpose and I am considering whether it should be disapplied for that purpose . |
| 7 | ‘ On the question of whether the material which has been made available is sufficient to justify the initiation of a prosecution against Patrick Ryan he ( Mr Barnes ) has come to the clear conclusion that it is not sufficient for that purpose and that a prosecution would not be justified , ’ the statement said . |
| 8 | A solid plastic bed is much more satisfactory for this purpose , provided that it will not be chewed . |
| 9 | Collars are made of various materials , with leather being traditionally popular for this purpose , although nylon collars are also now widely available . |
| 10 | What needs to be reasonably foreseeable for this purpose , is a broad type of damage such as personal injuries or property damage . |
| 11 | ‘ ( 3 ) Where the seller sells goods in the course of a business and the buyer , expressly or by implication , makes known ( a ) to the seller or ( b ) … any particular purpose for which the goods are being bought , there is an implied condition that the goods supplied under the contract are reasonably fit for that purpose . |
| 12 | ( j ) The implied obligation of fitness for purpose The implied condition of merchantability is supplemented by the fitness for purpose provision found in s14(3) of SGA 1979 which provides : ( 3 ) Where the seller sells goods in the course of a business and the buyer , expressly or by implication , makes known ( a ) to the seller , or ( b ) where the purchase price or part of it is payable by instalments and the goods were previously sold by a credit-broker to the seller , to that credit-broker , any particular purpose for which the goods are being bought , there is an implied condition that the goods supplied under the contract are reasonably fit for that purpose , whether or not that is a purpose for which such goods are commonly supplied , except where the circumstances show that the buyer does not rely , or that it is unreasonable for him to rely , on the skill or judgment of the seller and credit-broker . |
| 13 | Thin plastic tape is also obtainable for this purpose , and I 've seen narrow strips of cling film used very successfully ! |
| 14 | The committee felt that basic communication and numeracy skills were most important for this purpose , and so it was suggested that all CEE certificates should record proficiency scores in English and mathematics . |
| 15 | ‘ Where the occupier of premises agrees for reward that a person shall have the right to enter and use them for a mutually contemplated purpose , the contract between the parties ( unless it provides to the contrary ) contains an implied warranty that the premises are as safe for that purpose as reasonable care and skill on the part of anyone can make them . ’ |
| 16 | A few varieties of supple-stemmed rambler are just as suitable for this purpose , covering many square yards once they become established . |
| 17 | They will be wholly ineffective for this purpose if the patient is incapable of understanding them , they are not explained to him and there is no good evidence ( apart from the patient 's signature ) that he had that understanding and fully appreciated the significance of signing it . |
| 18 | The machine was n't fit for this purpose so he had to good case to go back to Dixons and ask either for a replacement or his money back . |
| 19 | Plastic refuse sacks are particularly useful for this purpose secured at the bottom with waterproof pvc tape . |
| 20 | The literature on the impact of intergovernmental grants is particularly useful for this purpose . |
| 21 | Although the data collected were quite adequate for this purpose , no attempt was made to claim representativeness for the doorstep survey . |
| 22 | The tripod-mounted binoculars are too cumbersome and too powerful for this purpose . |
| 23 | Double-sided adhesive pads are very useful for this purpose and are easily removed at a later date . |
| 24 | COOK 'S NOTE : Angels on Horseback are prepared in the same way , using oysters in place of prunes ; canned oysters are very good for this purpose . |
| 25 | Several pamphlets issued recently by the Publications Department of the Cooperative Union are eminently suitable for this purpose ( 1 ) ‘ United action : Trades unionists and cooperators combine to meet the capitalist menace ’ , ( 2 ) ‘ Cooperation and Labour unrest ’ , ( 3 ) ‘ Cooperators and reconstruction ’ . |