Example sentences of "[num] [noun sg] is for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The more substitutable one asset is for another , the more readily people will switch . |
| 2 | They may be crowded up against the window of the tour bus or milling together on the pavement , but one thing is for sure — they 're taking snapshots . |
| 3 | I ca n't really remember much B.K. ( before ) and one thing is for sure ; if I ever enter Mastermind , my specialist subject will be ‘ the selected works of the Rev. W. Awdrey ’ . |
| 4 | Whether you 're planning to spend your summer hols in exotic places , touring the highlands or simply sitting in your own backgarden , one thing is for sure — you 're going to want to look your best ( well , there 's always the neighbours to consider ! ) |
| 5 | The mystery remains and perhaps will never be solved , but one thing is for sure , those two signalmen were absolutely certain of what they had seen and were unshakeable in their beliefs . |
| 6 | One thing is for sure . |
| 7 | One thing is for sure ; the tyres are thin , and if we can get them removed and new tyres fitted in Poland for a reasonable price , we will . |
| 8 | One thing is for sure . |
| 9 | One thing is for sure : they are not bearded . |
| 10 | But however you choose to consume it , one thing is for sure : Bourbon tastes a whole lot better than Kentucky Fried Chicken . |
| 11 | One thing is for sure though : Buffy changed after that . |
| 12 | One thing is for sure , commissioning design and print will always have its pitfalls , whether it is a doorhanger , bar bill or sophisticated brochure , but those willing to spend time carefully considering the requirements and choosing a printer will not be long in reaping the rewards . |
| 13 | As the row rages on one thing is for sure — shoppers who plump for plums this summer will be spoilt for choice . |
| 14 | ‘ One thing is for sure I will have sorted it all out before the start of the new season . ’ |
| 15 | One thing is for sure : Every day he grows a little older , wiser and stronger . |
| 16 | One thing is for sure — Steve Mungall is still very much a part of it . |
| 17 | one thing is for sure , we have succeeded in dramatically reducing the volume of noise using the A ten and |
| 18 | One thing is for certain — the role of the independent producer is secured . |
| 19 | One thing is for certain . |
| 20 | One thing is for certain , he will continue working in the fantastique . |