Example sentences of "to [verb] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ If we abandon nuclear power , we abandon them to competing for declining energy sources at a price they will clearly not be able to afford . ’ |
| 2 | Northampton 's return to challenging for top honours was brought about by a complete overhaul of the club 's structure both on and off the field . |
| 3 | Below 1,500 feet , the maps should be ignored and priority should be given to checking for suitable fields below while also searching for lift , re-checking on the local wind direction and moving towards a better area of fields if necessary . |
| 4 | Proud veterans who have contributed to National Insurance for decades are reduced to applying for means-tested benefits along with layabouts , New Age travellers and the like who have contributed nothing . |
| 5 | Informix will continue its marketing relationship with ASCII Corp and has toned down comments made in the Japanese press last month which were interpreted by observers as an intent to down-grade its ASCII relationship with a view to looking for additional partners . |
| 6 | Some aid will go to paying for practical steps already taken , like fish testing programmes . |
| 7 | Rude , but true , because not for another two decades did the Scottish capital get around to paying for proper effluent disposal into the River Forth . |
| 8 | Resources which could be spent on health have been diverted to waiting for ill health and then trying to do something about it , usually with only limited effect . |
| 9 | Wool , beef , dairy products , and cereals became more and more commercial sources of wealth , as opposed to providing for local self-sufficiency , and were concentrated in the areas most suited to their cheap production . |
| 10 | These last aims are at the core of all Medau work and apply to all parts of a lesson , but the special atmosphere and rapport engendered in a breathing class are particularly conducive to striving for new levels of individual attainment . |
| 11 | Their goals cover an infinite range , from the manufacturing of nappies to campaigning for free abortion . |
| 12 | Today 's readings are taken from a book called A Cup of Water written by Janet Lacey who has devoted many years of her life to working for Christian Aid . |
| 13 | Through extensive interviews , it focuses on the lives of 15 British men and women , aged between 70 and 90 , who have dedicated half a century or longer to working for social change and justice . |