Example sentences of "is for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 31 | The most pressing need is for close consultation on Germany . |
| 32 | The British entries received a mixed reception : enthusiasm ( but not from this correspondent ) for ‘ Naked ’ , a study in ‘ gritty realism ’ which won Mike Leigh the prize for best director ; some revulsion over Peter Greenaway 's ‘ The Baby of Macon ’ , which is for strong stomachs ; and mild pleasure for Kenneth Branagh 's ‘ Much Ado About Nothing ’ . |
| 33 | Since a variety of conduct is included within the term gross indecency , the protection afforded to male patients from sexual exploitation is greater than it is for female patients . |
| 34 | Independent Charter is for experienced yachtsmen who can navigate . |
| 35 | But today is for living life to the full . |
| 36 | When it comes to saving lives or building bridges , the last thing we want is for uninformed and inexperienced students to form their own ideas . |
| 37 | God 's plan is for ordinary Christian people ( the workers ) to help the harvest ( people who do n't know God ) to know who God is . |
| 38 | Unfortunately , video imaging systems are not very tolerant of contrast , and the range of brightness between the lightest and darkest areas of a picture which can be reproduced is very much less for video than it is for ordinary colour photography . |
| 39 | Recorded Delivery is for ordinary letters or documents which have little or no monetary value . |
| 40 | This is for ordinary and special services , inland and overseas . |
| 41 | THE BIBLE IS FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE |
| 42 | The bill is for nineteen pounds and forty pence . |
| 43 | It will be impractical to fix a levy that is as fair for the three million owners of normal-speed machines as it is for future owners of half-speed machines . |
| 44 | Discussing informed consent , Foden & Beauchamp ( 1986 ) remind us that the nurse/patient and doctor/patient relationship used to be founded on trust but now the trend is for mutual partnership , patient involvement and patient autonomy . |
| 45 | Although the usual direction relating to expert evidence , where both sides will rely on such evidence at trial , is for mutual exchange ( Aston v Firth Brown [ 1984 ] CLY 1520 ) , the court is not precluded from ordering sequential disclosure where it is desirable to do so ( Kirkup v British Rail Engineering Ltd [ 1983 ] 1 WLR 190 ) . |
| 46 | The only good use for such a notebook is for rough note-taking during laboratory experiments , so that you have all the data and observations before you when you come to write your report . |
| 47 | But their success has caught the eye of Tewkesbury Borough Council , which says that the land is for agricultural use only , and should not be used as a retail outlet for bonsai trees . |
| 48 | It is for individual members and their firms to decide what subject matter is useful and relevant to their needs . |
| 49 | Latest information on all orthopaedic procedures from the hospital episode statistics is for 1989-90 and shows an increase of 18 per cent . |
| 50 | No wonder the ‘ troops on the ground ’ are cynical , for they know ‘ real work ’ is for young officers and is something to leave behind at the first opportunity ! |
| 51 | A comparison of such different ballets as Enigma Variations , Fancy Free and The Rake 's Progress emphasises how important it is for young choreographers to remember that ballet is an art of the general as well as of the particular . |
| 52 | Members of the Youth Conference gave a lively drama impression of ‘ Camp Vincent ! ’ which is for young members of the society , and those who would like to be in the society , to come together to share views , aspirations , experiences of working in the society , and enjoy fellowship together . |
| 53 | " But your friend Hyde is ; you do know his preference is for young men ? " she asked with a sly smile . |
| 54 | ‘ He just makes a mockery of those who write players off at 32 or say the Premier League is for young athletes . |
| 55 | The next stage forward is for early prototypes to be produced . |
| 56 | After all , they say , an aeroplane is for straight-line travel . |
| 57 | Their preference is for broad agreements and mutual understanding . |
| 58 | A one season bag is for typical British summer use , when night temperatures are at their highest . |
| 59 | An interesting facet of contract sales is that much of it is for customised carpet , often incorporating the customer 's company logo in the design . |
| 60 | His initial appointment is for 5 years . |