Example sentences of "[vb -s] become [adj] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the twentieth century increasingly it has become possible for older people who have withdrawn from the labour market to support themselves from resources provided by the state rather than rely on their families ; the same has not been true of the youngest generation . |
| 2 | In recent years , there has become available for developing countries robust new evidence which suggests that , by altering nuptiality and fertility patterns , individuals can reduce the mortality and improve the health of their young children and that childbearing women can enjoy better health from puberty to menopause . |
| 3 | The estate , which has become notorious for high speed races involving stolen cars , and recently attacks on police officers , means that they er will sending increasing numbers of police there . |
| 4 | Secondly , Continuing Professional Development has become mandatory for all members qualifying since January 1981 and , thirdly , the Institution has now embarked on the process of shedding its own Part I examinations — a logical conclusion to the trends . |
| 5 | Once a person has become unemployed for any length of time , the chances are that he or she will continue to be unemployed . |