Example sentences of "[vb base] the reason for [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In fact , the passive has two particular advantages and these provide the reasons for its most characteristic uses . |
| 2 | LOUISE BOWEN asked some of the other conference speakers to cast modesty aside and reveal the reasons for their success . |
| 3 | M. was present in court and heard the President make his findings of fact and give the reasons for his decision . |
| 4 | ‘ The first part of the year was a disaster , but at least now we know the reasons for it . |
| 5 | Gran and I … well , Gran opened up and I know the reason for her succession of illnesses , real and imagined . |
| 6 | ‘ I think I know the reason for his death and I think I could have stopped it . |
| 7 | As a member for more than 35 years I well understand the reasons for it , but I am inclined to the view now that one impartial professional body would be a far better umbrella organization . |
| 8 | ‘ Regret was expressed at the vote on Maastricht amendment 28 , although we understand the reasons for it . ’ |
| 9 | She felt extraordinarily and ridiculously happy and could no ] understand the reason for it . |
| 10 | He says there are obviously going to be officers who query the reason for it , but they do n't have all the facts as they magistrates do . |
| 11 | It is very tempting , as has been pointed out in the discussion on choosing an agency , to go for the ideas and ignore the reasons for them . |
| 12 | Drivers will accept it when they see the reason for it |
| 13 | Calculate the optimal profit-maximizing production plan and explain the reasons for your choice . |