Example sentences of "was for most " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sir Denys had little doubt that the coming months seem set to be as difficult as 1991 was for most countries , ‘ It would not be prudent at this stage to attempt to predict when recovery might begin ’ , he said , ‘ But when it comes , it is very likely to be gradual ’ . |
| 2 | This act left him with an interest in the company that was for most practical purposes worthless since the previous practice among the three member-directors had been to take the money out of the firm in the form of directors ' fees rather than shareholders ' dividends . |
| 3 | However , financial security is no longer the problem it was for most people ; welfare systems ensure survival . |
| 4 | The partial answer to this dilemma was for most of Laura 's exotic ideas to be available in a special , higher priced ‘ Decorator Collection ’ . |
| 5 | When United held the upper hand , which was for most of the first half , they were more dominant than Aberdeen were after the interval . |