Example sentences of "was [adj] for most [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Staying on an independent label had maintained their credibility and an album of itchy , irresistible pop was consummate for most observers . |
| 2 | Like its owner , it was short and stubby , not long like the young man 's , but thick , so thick that it was impossible for most women to put their hand round it . |
| 3 | In 1901 it was found that a ten-inch disc ( playing for three minutes ) was better for most types of music , even popular songs , and the popular ‘ single ’ was born . |
| 4 | But Dr Williams said it was a ‘ very rare ’ reaction and the drug would continue to be used because it was safe for most patients . |
| 5 | This was true for most industries , the only notable exceptions being a significant increase in the use of fixed-term contract workers in the minerals and chemicals industry , in banking , insurance and businesses services and in education ( an increase in the proportion of " high users " only ) , and a significant decrease in their use in the construction industry . |