Example sentences of "[noun] [be] for a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Their proposals are for a traffic-calming ramp or similar device , or even just a sign reminding drivers of the speed limit . |
| 2 | ‘ Meaning ’ has a much more general significance and the search is for a universal meaning , one that crosses the boundaries of distinguishable human cultures or kinship groups . |
| 3 | stay at granddad 's for a little while , while daddy watches that film and then go and see other nanny for a little while , cos you 've got no playschool tomorrow so you have n't got to get up early have you ? |
| 4 | This data is for a trained writer ( ie. the Freeman vector database contains details of the writer 's handwriting ) , and as can be seen , the number of candidate words can be high , and in such cases the spread of lengths of the candidates is quite wide . |
| 5 | One of their main demands is for a greater say in policy-making and legislation governing Northern Ireland . |
| 6 | A Summit conference : The final recommendation was for a global summit to discuss international economic and financial issues raised by the Report . |
| 7 | One of their demands was for a phased release of internees . |
| 8 | The search was for a better glue , not a worse one . |
| 9 | ‘ This recognition from the British radio industry was for a phenomenal range of programming — sport , specialist speech , comedy , local radio personality , local radio station , current affairs and documentary . ’ |
| 10 | The pensioners ' dream is for a secure life , after Maxwell 's death . |
| 11 | Unless the transfer is for a monetary consideration ( in which case fees under Article 2 , Scale A of the Order are payable ) fees will be based , by virtue of art 2(5) of the Order , on the equivalent proportion of the value of the land the subject of the dealing after deduction therefrom of the equivalent proportion of the amount secured on the land . |
| 12 | The plan is for a joint venture with the partner to develop , manufacture and market the mainframe , and the cost is put at $50m with the government offering preferential loans of $24m . |
| 13 | This rudimentary check is for a static condition ; it has no consideration for the disposition of the surface area of the sail , or the lifting component of any separated sails , as in a Box kite or Roller . |
| 14 | One proposal was for a new head of state to be elected by the National Assembly , but under an alternative plan the National Assembly would elect a Presidium , the chair of which would also assume the post of head of state . |
| 15 | The plan was for a short gathering , possibly not more than a month long , which would reassert the unity of the Church and its authority in matters of the faith . |
| 16 | The appointments are for a fixed term of 12–18 months on the first instance . |
| 17 | Now , 40 years on , this structure has fallen apart and the cry is for a free market economy . |
| 18 | ‘ We know Richardson is a fine batsman but the real need is for a fast bowler . ’ |
| 19 | Man in the middle RICHIE Richardson is one of the world 's great batsmen , but Brian Close believes Yorkshire 's need is for a top strike bowler and not the West Indies captain |
| 20 | His aim was for a deeper realism than that of the illustrators and photographers who called themselves Realists . |
| 21 | Tobacco accounts for ‘ little more than 1% of the $50bn ( £28.9bn. ) spent on advertising in the EC in 1990 ’ ( Financial Times , 20.5.91 ) and advertising industry forecasts are for a strong rise in total advertising expenditure throughout the EC , so that the removal of tobacco advertising can be absorbed easily . |
| 22 | ( Note that these figures are for a hypothetical population with the life history given by a , not for the life history as it was while the lines were selected . ) |
| 23 | The figures are for a single person for the session 1993–94 . |
| 24 | Usually the contact is for a specific purpose , and for a recognised period of time . |
| 25 | The request is for a real blast from the past … that lovely old Peter , Paul and Mary folk song … |
| 26 | The Money Market — like Acceptance Credits and commercial paper — offered lower cost but less flexibility because credit was for a fixed term . |
| 27 | When he offered to buy her a house in Blackpool , her request was for a simple terrace house , similar to the one in which they had spent their early life together . |
| 28 | The hon. Gentleman 's first request was for a widespread review of the prices , policies and performance of these industries . |
| 29 | Although the suggestions are for a specific piece of video , they have been selected because the ideas are transferable to other materials . |
| 30 | Currently , the most frequent demand is for a minimum wage level of two-thirds of average earnings to be either implemented immediately , or over a short period . |