Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [was/were] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I went to a local DIY store and picked out a can of own-brand paint which stated it was for exterior decoration . |
| 2 | ‘ Its distinctive feature is the outer wall facing what was for some time the running lines of the railway , though these tracks are now wholly within the works area , the main lines passing on the other side of the canal . |
| 3 | I thought they were for sore throats and things Gary ? |
| 4 | Perhaps they thought it was for unwanted babies ; she did start to explain about the new home for blind children , but never had to finish . |
| 5 | … or losing 7–1/7–2 to sheff weds in a mel sterland testimonial ( I think it was for fat mel ) |
| 6 | Askari Security Services of Norwich said it was for poor work rate . |
| 7 | The police did n't say it was for public speaking . |