Example sentences of "[pron] [be] [vb pp] for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I am doomed for all eternity . ’ |
| 2 | If I find in myself a desire for which no experience in this world can satisfy , the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world . |
| 3 | ‘ I was kept for this job . ’ |
| 4 | displays the monitored statistics which are recorded for each dyeing . |
| 5 | In either case , the resulting listings will not be prepared immediately , but can be requested after examining the two further pages which are displayed for this option and provided that no errors have been detected by LIFESPAN . |
| 6 | Although paperwork is boring , it is not difficult to do , but there are other duties where there is a risk of being shown to be incompetent , which are disliked for this reason . |
| 7 | It , too , is based on a detailed classification of occupations ( similar , though not identical , to those of the OPCS ) , which are grouped for many purposes into three social classes : |
| 8 | It is quite reasonable for a purchaser to assume that a vendor who sells land for a particular purpose will not do anything to prevent its being used for that purpose , but it would be utterly unreasonable to assume that the vendor was undertaking restrictive obligations which would prevent his using land retained by him for any lawful purpose whatsoever … |
| 9 | During the later stages of the field surveys which were made for this Flora , the National Vegetation Classification project ( NVC ) was being carried out . |
| 10 | FLYING SCOTSMAN SERVICES have cancelled their two Welshman services which were planned for this month . |
| 11 | This reports the result of the vote and includes details of : the number and value of the shareholders of the class ; those present in person or by proxy ; the number and value of the holders of the class who voted for and against the scheme ( and whether in person or by proxy ) ; any members who abstained from voting ; and particulars of any proxies which were rejected for any reason by the chairman . |
| 12 | Exactly and er we are buying er a two seat version of this aeroplane er our two seat version is aimed primarily at operational training but er we have examined er time and again whether we believe the er the integration of the avionics which is possible in this aeroplane and which is planned for this aeroplane er is going to be able to reduce the pilot work load to such an extent that one man can comfortably do the job and we have arrived at the conclusion that he most certainly can . |
| 13 | Mercury One-to-One has also confirmed that it is to beta test the service before the launch , which is planned for this summer . |
| 14 | Teenagers should use the road which is intended for all vehicles . |
| 15 | At the moment we 're dealing with a general purpose system , which is designed for all sorts of applications , and one pays for having a thing general purpose by costing more money . |
| 16 | Most serious cases of sex abuse are passed on to a unit which is designed for this purpose and has specially trained staff . |
| 17 | A further advantage which is claimed for this legislation is that it spells out precisely what forms of conduct are included within each degree of offence , and thus reduces the discretion of police officers and prosecutors . |
| 18 | With the ACE ODT developers ' kit for DEC 's R3000-based machines under its belt ( UX No 366 ) , SCO has to decide whether to continue work on HAL , ACE 's hardware abstraction layer , a version of which is required for each port of ODT to an ACE member 's MIPS platform . |
| 19 | The most interesting item was a Q.V double florin which was sold for many times more than its 20p face value , leading the purchaser to complain ( with a smile ) about being ‘ ripped-off ’ . |
| 20 | That would mean the SCU would almost certainly increase the players ' daily allowance , which was doubled for this tour from £5 to £10 a day . |
| 21 | The lesson is that you must always keep your defences strong so that you are prepared for any situation . |
| 22 | If somebody 's saying to you do you want our guarantee — it 's fifty pounds , or it 's a hundred pounds — if you 're spending that sort of money you 'll probably pay out for it and you 'll think you 're covered for all sorts of things that might go wrong . |
| 23 | During the last century they came to be conducted largely by the police and lawyers instructed by them , who were replaced for most purposes by the Crown Prosecution Service in 1986 . |
| 24 | The EESA team consisted of the educational psychologist who originally proposed that the agency should be set up , a supervisor , and eight workers who were selected for such qualities as their apparent ability to empathize with their clients without seeming patronizing , and to deal with difficult situations . |
| 25 | She 's settled for some biscuits and cheese and a yoghurt and a glass of orange juice . ’ |
| 26 | There 'll be no decision on who 's won for several weeks , while the judges tour towns in the 7 other countries taking part . |
| 27 | The test is the effect on the ordinary reader , who is endowed for this purpose with considerable wisdom and knowledge of the way of the world . |
| 28 | A ‘ minder ’ is allocated , who is freed for that time to assist the trainee . |
| 29 | ( 3 ) Damage to or loss of a motor vehicle and/or its accessories whilst in the hands of a Maker Repairer Garage Proprietor Selling Agent or Coachbuilder who is insured for such loss or damage , or liability for such loss or damage the loss damage or liability shall be admitted and dealt with by the party hereto insuring the Maker Repairer Garage Proprietor Selling Agent or Coachbuilder subject to the limits of its policy , and if other insurance in respect of loss of or damage to such vehicle and/or its accessories exists with the other party hereto the latter shall subject to the limits of its policy reimburse to the insurer of the Maker Repairer Garage Proprietor Selling Agent or Coachbuilder one-half of the amount paid in respect of such loss or damage . |
| 30 | Joanna was kept in hospital for 10 weeks , during which time she was tested for all kinds of illnesses . |