Example sentences of "[noun sg] is for [verb] [art] " in BNC.

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1 Re-engineering is for designing a development environment ; utilising existing systems ; building data and process models ; mapping old systems to new ; and planning the migration of data , code , user interfaces and communications .
2 The glue is for pasting the various classifications on to the shelves .
3 Now MyMouse Com is for running the serial mouse .
4 The 3 box is for entering a technique , which we will do later .
5 The knob at the rear is for setting the pointer to any desired position for calibration .
6 Type B jobs are where the responsibility is for maintaining a level of competence and efficiency in an on-going activity , a departmental management role .
7 Type A jobs are where the responsibility is for completing a finite task in a finite time , the typical project leader situation .
8 A postscript exemplifies Miller 's independence , an attitude which ultimately caused friction with his employers : ‘ Pray take no notice to any body what I sent you , for some of our Company is for making a law that I should part with nothing without the consent of the company . ’
9 This other cleat is for adjusting the out-haul , we 'll come on to that in a moment .
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