Example sentences of "and [is] [verb] for [det] " in BNC.

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1 Poor Pat already thinks he 's been raised from the dead and is destined for some great thing , to help Marcus to save the world ! ’
2 Preston this dank October morn has encountered greater hazards and is prepared for more .
3 If the material is not topical and is delayed for some time before being sent out the date should be changed .
4 Fancy Patterns : This really does cover many stitch types and is intended for those patterns that are most often used for single colour work , where the design relies on texture rather than contrasting colours to form the pattern .
5 He has dumped down the notes for a greyhound , has given his heart to the beast , and is derided for this by his friends in the pub .
6 Brenda , from Bridlington , says the £800 compensation offered is ‘ derisory ’ and is to fight for more money .
7 This programme is based at Brunel University and is designed for those in employment with several years of business experience who wish to extend their career and personal development without leaving their jobs .
8 Citizens has concluded two imaginative acquisitions since the turn of the year and is set for more .
9 If it is true he is on £4,000-a-week and is asking for more , Brian Clough is right — as usual — to say ‘ no ’ .
10 Valibus won at Hackwood last year and is entered for both the Volvo Men 's Open and the Confined Race .
11 The other major prison , Heroes y Martires de Nueva Guinea ( or ‘ Zona Franca ’ ) is also near Managua , and is used for those awaiting trial .
12 Reasons for a reduction in productivity may include a poorly planned operation which can result in longer learning curves and a low average output the introduction of more learning curves because of frequent changes of resources and working methods changing physical conditions lower outputs because plant was initially selected for one activity and is used for another inappropriate activity longer hours being worked regularly ( this can occur , for example , when accelerating the work rate to recover delays ) the lowering of morale owing to frequent changes of plan and poor management .
13 This leave-in conditioner will protect hair from the heat of the dryer and is recommended for all hair types .
14 The MAC750 is a smaller unit than the 650 I tested , and is recommended for that more delicate carving .
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