Example sentences of "[verb] for [det] of [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said that imports through European Community countries now account for half of cocaine seizures , and ‘ the practical reality is we can not afford to have open frontiers with countries like the Netherlands , because the consequence is that drugs in increasing numbers come into our countries . ’ |
| 2 | Only 15% of the population of Thailand lives in the Bangkok area , which accounts for half of GDP . |
| 3 | The rapid expansion was due to development of the country 's mineral resources , dominated by diamonds ( which contributed over 84 per cent of export earnings ) and the beef industry ( which accounts for most of agriculture 's 3 per cent contribution to GDP ) . |
| 4 | Pakistan struggled for much of game , with Wasim Akram providing one of their few bright spots , smashing 36 from 15 balls , including two towering sixes . |
| 5 | There is also the element of preparing for some of life 's experiences : for the first visit to the dentist or to hospital ; for coping with separation from parents or with death . |
| 6 | Hi-Tec hopes North America , which lifted sales and profits by 20 per cent , and Europe will account for half of group turnover by early 1991 . |