Example sentences of "means [prep] [noun sg] for [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 In medieval times , Latin provided a lingua franca , a common means of communication for scholars from different countries .
2 ‘ There are means of support for women in your situation . ’
3 The traditional cast-iron stove , centrally situated in a room has offered an efficient means of heating for centuries , burning a range of solid fuels .
4 More specifically , the national coach has assembled a side in which there are those in defence who have , like Alan McLaren , shown that reputation alone is no means of access for opponents .
5 There is no road link with Laerdal , Kaupanger or Årdal and the only means of access for visitors is by hiring a small boat across the Lusterfjord from Solvorn .
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