Example sentences of "[be] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It would be preferable for Taiwan to be returned to Japan rather than fall into communist hands . |
| 2 | It would , however , be preferable for the standard to be linked to the role being performed , irrespective of the actual talents of the individual performing it , since there is no reason why an under-qualified director should enjoy a partial immunity . |
| 3 | Earlier induction of labour would obviously be preferable for a 40 year old primigravid woman with a long history of infertility , even after an uncomplicated pregnancy , whereas it may be inappropriate for a 25 year old multiparous woman . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 7.2 Landlord to insure The Landlord covenants with the Tenant to insure the Premises and the Retained Parts [ subject to the Tenant paying the Insurance Rent ] unless such insurance shall be vitiated by any act of the Tenant or by anyone at the Premises expressly or by implication with the Tenant 's authority [ and under the Tenant 's control ] While it would be preferable for the insurance to be in the joint names of the landlord and the tenant in order to give the tenant more control over the insurance and to avoid the problem of subrogation referred to below , landlords tend to resist this , presumably on the basis that they wish to retain absolute control and not rely on the tenant in any way as regards the insurance cover . |
| 6 | The required yield from the division may then be stable for long periods , apart from variations in the level of interest rates generally . |
| 7 | A peremptory demand for " wholeness " , a specialist " science " requiring " cool impartiality " , and strong personal feelings for the object of that science — this was a combination which could hardly be stable for long . |
| 8 | If the demand price is greater than the supply price for amounts just less than the equilibrium amount , it is sure to be less than the supply price for amounts just greater : and therefore , if the scale of production is somewhat increased beyond the equilibrium position , it will tend to return ; and the equilibrium will be stable for displacements in that direction also . |
| 9 | The triple and quadruple recombinant baculoviruses proved to be stable for up to nine passages . |
| 10 | ( Daisy would be upset for her . |
| 11 | So I says , what I have got ta be upset for ? |
| 12 | So the ruling by the Supreme Court in Washington could be devastating for the industry . |
| 13 | All of them say that the MacSharry plans would be devastating for farmers in every part of the United Kingdom . |
| 14 | However , to pick the wrong answer — even if it was a quick answer — would be devastating for British agriculture . |
| 15 | Referring in particular to by-passes , MacGregor said that they could result in " huge improvements " to the environment of villages and towns , and added : " There are some who argue that the expansion of the road network will be devastating for the environment . |
| 16 | But a much smaller rise could be devastating for many coastal areas and islands . |
| 17 | Your clothes wo n't be dry for a while yet ; ca n't you at least meet me halfway ? ’ |
| 18 | Student nurses should be supernumary for their whole training , not used as exploited " pairs of hands " on the wards , one of the worst aspects of traditional training patterns . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | Japan will always be memorable for two things : for Niki 's moral courage and for Hunt 's perseverance in adversity . |
| 21 | They must faithfully convey the historian 's meaning and still be memorable for you . |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | had terminating at Tooting Junction , only one was to be extended through to Mitcham and it would not be practicable for the cars on the other two to change over to trolley operation for such a short distance . |
| 24 | But if PRP substitutes for existing pay , it is rarely going to be practicable for the employer to pocket the whole of the saving , since this would imply not only a reduction in the employees ' gross pay , but also an element of risk in remuneration that had previously been assured . |
| 25 | As regards the Japanese islands , MacArthur felt it would not be practicable for the United States to keep bases after the signing of a peace treaty . |
| 26 | You 'll be rich for life ! ’ |
| 27 | Er I mean I , I mean have we really thought this through because er if we 're an anticipating having hundred , hundred and fifty people here which I suppose is of course about what we would hope for , the response that NUPE er as you know they would need to actually achieve the yes vote , I mean we need this sort of room full er would n't it not be more sensible to split up between co or not , would it not be normal for the tutor to expect the group to split up to address specific areas like , I do n't know , Labour Party membership , erm finance , I do n't know , whatever |
| 28 | The survey indicates that sales volumes are up , but they still remain below what retailers would consider to be normal for the time of year . ’ |
| 29 | While in most cases this will be unnecessary for pupils , it may initially be an advantage for the school librarian or teacher for producing lists from the database . |
| 30 | As the purchaser , it would be usual for your lawyers to commence the drafting of a detailed contract . |