Example sentences of "be for [pers pn] [to-vb] a " in BNC.

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1 If your elderly parent is faced with this problem , the most sensible first step towards a solution will be for her to spend a longish ‘ holiday ’ in your home before making a final decision , or for you to make an extended ‘ visit ’ to her if you are thinking of going to live in her home .
2 A natural follow-up would be for him to make a model van , perhaps like one of his dad 's .
3 ‘ Now it is a general rule , that no court of limited jurisdiction can give itself jurisdiction by a wrong decision on a point collateral to the merits of the case upon which the limit to its jurisdiction depends ; and however its decision may be final on all particulars , making up together that subject-matter which , if true , is within its jurisdiction , and , however necessary in many cases it may be for it to make a preliminary inquiry , whether some collateral matter be or be not within the limits , yet , upon this preliminary question , its decision must always be open to inquiry in the superior Court . ’
4 If , for example , the reasons described seem unfair or conflict with what was said to you at the time of your dismissal , and you are eligible for unfair dismissal rights , the next step might be for you to make a complaint to the industrial tribunal .
5 But the plan is for me to get a look in that van without , for the moment , the driver noticing anything wrong . ’
6 ‘ Not as rare as it is for you to meet a woman who wants to be there . ’
7 I can tell him how important it is for us to have a home of our own .
8 ‘ All the same , ’ she said , ‘ all I meant was for her to break a leg . ’
9 The original plan was for her to make a solo album on the label , produced by Prince and featuring songs written by Prince .
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