Example sentences of "[noun] it [vb mod] be for [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Think back to Jem Higgins and ask yourself of what use it would be for me to preach your message to him . ’ |
| 2 | While I am the last to recommend such surgery unnecessarily , there 's no doubt that in Sombro 's case it would be for his own good . |
| 3 | ‘ Now it is a general rule , that no court of limited jurisdiction can give itself jurisdiction by a wrong decision on a point collateral to the merits of the case upon which the limit to its jurisdiction depends ; and however its decision may be final on all particulars , making up together that subject-matter which , if true , is within its jurisdiction , and , however necessary in many cases it may be for it to make a preliminary inquiry , whether some collateral matter be or be not within the limits , yet , upon this preliminary question , its decision must always be open to inquiry in the superior Court . ’ |
| 4 | What a wonderful thing it would be for us all if we could think of ‘ family ’ in this extended way ! |
| 5 | I thought what a good idea it would be for me to do the same and I kept this in mind . |
| 6 | " Because I 've been thinking , " said Dottie , " what a good idea it would be for you to spend Christmas at my place . " |