Example sentences of "and [noun sg] for [Wh det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Although any draw against German opposition represents a big challenge , because I 've got the greatest respect and admiration for what they 've done at club and international level for over 20 years . |
| 2 | In marital therapy it is often noticeable that although a couple are asking for help to sort out their problem , so that they may have the closeness and intimacy for which they yearn , fear overcomes hope , and whenever things start to improve one of them can be relied upon to start up the next quarrel . |
| 3 | Within a very short time several of those who were disappointed at his election swung over to gratitude for his coming and enthusiasm for what he did to the faculty . |
| 4 | These will fade away and I will find joy and enthusiasm for what I do . |
| 5 | Professor Camille has thoroughly enjoyed himself in looking at such images , and he skilfully shares with us his delight and enthusiasm for what he has found . |
| 6 | The cities I had seen in England and France left me unmoved ; their crowds had no interest for me : they lacked the colour and variety for which I craved . |
| 7 | The 32 guests enjoyed roast turkey with roast potatoes and other vegetables followed by sponge pudding and custard for which they paid the going rate . |
| 8 | Pride is a state in which people seek attention and recognition for what they think they are and what they think they have done . |
| 9 | Lord Burlington was an outstanding and resplendent figure , not only was he a Knight of the Garter , but also Lord High Treasurer of Ireland ; Captain of the Yeomen of the Guards and Governor of Greenwich Hospital , and he made a serious contribution to that age , although it is his contribution to the arts and architecture for which he is most remembered . |
| 10 | The bearer of this document , Agatha de Courcy , must be given every aid and assistance for what she has done has been done for the sake of the Crown and the good of our realm . ’ |
| 11 | Whether he can still achieve that goal will be very much down to the obstinacy and determination for which he is famous . |
| 12 | Nonetheless , perhaps one answer could be the drive and determination for which Clavell has been noted in his subsequent career . |
| 13 | More than 300,000 more families are on income support as a result of the economic mismanagement and incompetence for which the Government and the Chancellor are responsible . |
| 14 | Again , there are those who would quarrel with this view but let me tell you that we all have a mentor , an inner teacher , a guardian angel , a being of light who protects us and is totally dedicated to the task of leading us to the point of self-realization , to bring about the harmony and peace for which we pray . |
| 15 | Intelligence reports had indicated that such a reactor , the plans and equipment for which could have been supplied by China in 1990 [ see p. 38548 ] , had been built in the northern mountains . |
| 16 | ( 7 ) An application for an occasional licence under this section shall be made in writing to the clerk of the licensing board and shall specify the name and address of the applicant , the premises or place and occasion for which the licence is required , and the hours and period for which the licence is requested . |
| 17 | In short , Miss Rossignol , I 've reached the point where I must have your approval and consent for whatever steps I take in protection of his financial affairs . |
| 18 | ‘ He feels nothing but horror and shame for what he did that night ’ , said Mr Vass . |
| 19 | It too has an interesting hostelry , serving original Moravian dishes , as well as the excellent beer and wine for which the province is well famed in central Europe . |
| 20 | He told Freddie that Fiona had remarried and produced the son and heir for which her family had long been hoping . |
| 21 | From a hard and virtually tasteless youth , the fruit of a Chardonnay Champagne develops a zippy , zingy , almost citrusy tang of concentration , yet retains the delicacy and finesse for which the highest quality blancs de blancs are renowned . |
| 22 | This sets out to offer the full range of Fluka products alongside those of Sigma and Aldrich , but at a scale and price more appropriate to the needs of pilot or development plant , clinical trial or production level , while maintaining the very high levels of quality and service for which all three companies are renowned . |
| 23 | Each one is totally different , each with its own history and character , but all offer the same exceptionally high standards of cuisine and service for which The Savoy Group is renowned . |
| 24 | ( 7 ) An application for an occasional licence under this section shall be made in writing to the clerk of the licensing board and shall specify the name and address of the applicant , the premises or place and occasion for which the licence is required , and the hours and period for which the licence is requested . |
| 25 | Educated at home , Alice early on showed evidence of the beauty , tact , and vivacity for which she was to become renowned . |
| 26 | But it is not only bridies and gravy for which the Bow is famed . |
| 27 | If there is one lesson to emerge from consideration of the changing balance of dependence and independence in old age , it is the flexibility and adaptability for which old people are given so little credit . |
| 28 | When the Wilde scandal broke in 1895 , Mrs Leverson stood out against public opinion and took him into her home on his being released on bail , an act of courage and loyalty for which she has become justly renowned . |
| 29 | Then all of a sudden my enthusiasm had been replaced with deep anxiety and apprehension for what actually lay ahead of me . |
| 30 | It would have been far better to have at least made the attempt — even if it might have ended in disaster — than be left with such intense regrets and nostalgia for what might have been . |