Example sentences of "be [adj] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although centres generally have more control over what learning and assessment opportunities are offered , it may be preferable for some learning outcomes to be assessed in the workplace , if this opportunity exists ; eg. if a YT trainee carries out reception duties in the workplace it would be more realistic if the centre could arrange for the relevant module ( or learning outcomes ) to be assessed in the work environment . |
| 2 | The required yield from the division may then be stable for long periods , apart from variations in the level of interest rates generally . |
| 3 | The risk was calculated to be 1.53 for current smokers and 1.39 for ex-cigarette smokers . |
| 4 | But a much smaller rise could be devastating for many coastal areas and islands . |
| 5 | However , to pick the wrong answer — even if it was a quick answer — would be devastating for British agriculture . |
| 6 | This hour , before the heat began to build up , was the best time of day to be out of doors , and since her mistress would be asleep for some time yet she was free to go as she pleased . |
| 7 | Japan will always be memorable for two things : for Niki 's moral courage and for Hunt 's perseverance in adversity . |
| 8 | It may also swell the juice within the grapes to bursting point , ruining the fruit for winemaking unless harvested and transported to the press while still frozen , which would hardly be practicable for any significant area of vines affected by frost . |
| 9 | But we should be grateful for small mercies . ’ |
| 10 | Not for them the comfortable life ; they might get ideas above their station , which was to devote themselves to hard labour and be grateful for small mercies . |
| 11 | These days , this is about as innovative as Hollywood gets , of course , but when the result is performed with the pace and panache of Russell Mulcahy 's Ricochet , maybe we should be grateful for small mercies . |
| 12 | From now on she could be grateful for small mercies and be content to take one step at a time . |
| 13 | Meanwhile , clinicians and patients who continue to face these decisions will be grateful for each new step that elucidates the factors involved . |
| 14 | Another reason to be grateful for all the publicity and discussion about child abuse is that former victims are seeking treatment at a far earlier age than was previously the case and therefore are able to go on and live a normal life once that treatment is complete . |
| 15 | Shiva thought he should be grateful for all this , though he was not . |
| 16 | And Barbara , fed up with the Doctor 's taunts , gives him a piece of her mind , telling him he should be grateful for all their help . |
| 17 | At least Senna and Honda can be grateful for that … |
| 18 | I suppose it 's something to be grateful for that I can do anything useful for you , so stop worrying . |
| 19 | ‘ I would be grateful for that . ’ |
| 20 | I think we 'll erm be grateful for that . |
| 21 | It was a modest success in its own way , enabling me to risk becoming a full-time freelance , and I shall always be grateful for that . |
| 22 | We should be grateful for that too , there 's many in this world who have n't . |
| 23 | But er she does want to pay it back , she does want to pay it back , and er well she wants to pay it back , erm , if you could start it this time next year she 'd be er she would be grateful for that . |
| 24 | Yes I 'd be grateful for that chairman if that could be arranged thank you . |
| 25 | She should be grateful for that , at least . |
| 26 | She should be grateful for that , she told herself irritably — instead , it only served to heighten her growing frustration all the more . |
| 27 | We will always be grateful for that , ’ said Sally . |
| 28 | Later , I had cause to be grateful for that clause . |
| 29 | I hope she will be grateful for this opportunity to improve her character . |
| 30 | She ought to be grateful for this lesson in investigative technique , Loretta thought as Tracey rang off . |