Example sentences of "[pron] [be] [adj -er] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I went down to the tap room and ordered a meal though I was hungrier for the dark-eyed slattern I had glimpsed on my last visit with Benjamin . |
| 2 | This should include a torch ( the batteries of which should be checked regularly for deterioration ) , a box of nightlights , which are safer for the elderly than candles , and a box of safety matches . |
| 3 | The imbalance between the parties does not mean that all disputes ought to be resolved in court , rather it suggests that there may be methods of organising dispute resolution which are fairer for the parties involved . |
| 4 | In reality , the cost drops the further you are from retirement , as there is longer for the benefits to accumulate . |
| 5 | There 's certainly a feeling that such labours are ‘ easy ’ , and studies have shown that they are better for the baby — rapid deliveries mean less chance of the baby becoming distressed and therefore involve fewer forceps deliveries and Caesarean sections . |
| 6 | But they were handy when you had them sawed , cos they were quicker for the slate , I said to er splitter they were quicker then to split 'em up . |
| 7 | Cos if you go back up in September , it 's higher for the increase next January . |
| 8 | It 's it 's better for the working if you just you know show what you 're going to do there . |
| 9 | ‘ I like the idea of organic food because it does n't get treated with pesticides and other chemicals and it 's better for the environment , too . |
| 10 | Because , you know , it , it 's cheaper to run your vehicles on low sulphur diesel , and it is because you do n't get the deterioration in it , and it 's better for the , it 's better for the atmosphere . |
| 11 | Because , you know , it , it 's cheaper to run your vehicles on low sulphur diesel , and it is because you do n't get the deterioration in it , and it 's better for the , it 's better for the atmosphere . |
| 12 | National Power says because the station will be gas fired it 's better for the environment . |
| 13 | I must admit I , I if you could stop that deliberate foul it 's I mean it 's better for the game if you can stop it . |
| 14 | It 's worse for the lasses with kids at Christmas . |
| 15 | Noise passing through party wall is the cause of most complaints against neighbours , and sound is best dealt with at source , so it 's cheaper for the noisy neighbour to reduce the noise . |
| 16 | For example , to offer a discount to those who pay cash because it 's cheaper for the shop to handle their transaction . |
| 17 | They wo n't like it in here , too hot ; but it 's quicker for the morning , otherwise I 'd only have to cross the yard to get them . |
| 18 | It 's easier for the rich to get a loan ! |
| 19 | It 's easier for the learner to remember three syllables , each of which is simple to spell , than a seven-letter word which is hard . |
| 20 | ‘ Yes , but it 's easier for the keys . |
| 21 | Milan is full of excellent coffee shops and it is better for the visitor to choose what appears to be best for him , her or them . |
| 22 | It is better for the patient to use a shallow cup rather than a deeper mug , partly to prevent an excessive fluid intake , and partly because he may have difficulty in judging the depth of a mug and so may tend to spill his drink . |
| 23 | In my view , what should happen here is that cats should not be allowed to roam around in places where they could have a dramatic adverse effect on populations of animals , even though it is better for the cat . |
| 24 | One Zulu chief said : ‘ It is better for the man that he is being held by police . |
| 25 | Surely it is better for the townsfolk themselves to develop the necessary skills to fight their own battles ? |
| 26 | I agree that it is better for the pigs to get beat in Europe , but it would be good if they progressed a little , no further than we did but enough to get tired out . |
| 27 | In fact , at common law , it is better for the seller if he is not fixed with actual knowledge of such contracts , since he is then more likely to escape liability for consequential loss suffered by the buyer if the seller 's default prevents the buyer from fulfilling his obligations under those contracts . |
| 28 | ‘ I think it is better for the club if I make a clean break . |
| 29 | There is no preference in the law between an adult or a child in the use of the available seat belts but it is safer for the adult to be restrained . |
| 30 | In specialist chambers ( such as taxation , family law , employment law , company law , local government law , town and country planning , rating , commercial law , shipping , restrictive practices , libel law , and patent ) , it is harder for the beginner to get a start and less likely that the incompetent can make headway . |