Example sentences of "be [adj] for [pron] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 We are sorry for his death but how are we responsible ? ’
2 And it 's easy to find exactly which ones are right for your skin , as the entire range is colour-coded , using four pastel shades to identify the three different skin types , plus the Extra Care range .
3 Having made your decision that calendars and diaries are right for your shop , fix a budget for sales .
4 Of course we must , but at the same time we must endeavour to retain the practices and methods we know are right for our children .
5 And Macintyre are grateful for her visit .
6 In its sometimes dictatorial and quirky way , ‘ Collins ’ laid down the law , and many of us are grateful for its guidance .
7 We are grateful for their contribution .
8 ‘ Although we are grateful for your kind offer . ’
9 Er but certainly we are grateful for your participation erm some very good contributions .
10 Many thanks to all who support us in prayer and in all sorts of ways , we are grateful for your encouragement .
11 I and my right hon. Friend are grateful for his support for the underlying principle of the Bill .
12 For all this he has ever been grateful for his uncles , careful considerations — as his father 's executors — of his family , and especially of their kindness towards him personally .
13 I agree with my hon. Friend , and I am grateful for his support .
14 I am grateful for his remarks .
15 I am grateful for his congratulations to the Government on the completion of the Chelmsford bypass .
16 ‘ I am grateful for your concern , Captain Rudakov . ’
17 ‘ Herr Wolff , ’ she said as he started to leave her , ‘ I hope you and your brother understand that , though I am grateful for your trust , I do not admire your judgement .
18 ‘ I am grateful for your support , cousin Wang .
19 ‘ And I am grateful for your openness . ’
20 Mr. Wilson : I am grateful for your guidance , Mr. Deputy Speaker , but I assure you that I am talking about the disabled only in terms of the general need for consumer protection , which is encompassed in new clause S.
21 I am grateful for your guidance , Mr. Deputy Speaker .
22 I am grateful for your guidance , Mr. Deputy Speaker .
23 ‘ I am grateful for your attention in this matter .
24 Dunlop parish had been long-famed for its dairy produce .
25 The hon. Member for Wansbeck believes that no inward investment has come to his constituency and , if that is the case , I am sorry for his constituents .
26 I am sorry for your problems , Emily , and I 'll try to help , of course I will , but I have worries of my own too . ’
27 I said I wish I could because I I I am sorry for your situation .
28 And what is more , the clichés used by Mome Elwis are at least better suited to the cleric than anything the clerk can come out with : ( " I can do no other deed but say my paternoster and my creed to Christ for my misdeeds , and my Ave Maria — I am sorry for my sins — and my de profundis for all who remain in sin , for I am good for nothing else — Christ knows that , the king of heaven . " )
29 It was becoming difficult to remember how it had looked fifteen months ago , before Amy and Timmy had entered his life ; the homemade shelves of orange boxes ranged against the wall which had held his books , the two mugs , two plates and one soup bowl , which had been adequate for his needs , neatly stacked in the cupboard , the excessive cleanliness of the small kitchen and lavatory , his bed smooth under the coverlet of knitted woollen squares , the single hanging cupboard which had been sufficient for his meagre wardrobe , his other possessions boxed and tidily stowed in the chest under the seat .
30 The image you are projecting for your campaign will not be confined to people .
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