Example sentences of "[be] [det] grounds for " in BNC.

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1 There are some grounds for optimism about the future of the Saatchi collection .
2 Although there are some grounds for not expecting too much from slight changes in the system , there are , none the less , other grounds for believing that something good can be achieved , at least in principle .
3 Nevertheless , we have made a lot of progress in recent years , and as I shall describe , there are some grounds for cautious optimism that we may see a complete theory within the lifetime of some of those reading these pages .
4 There do seem to be some grounds for their complaint .
5 Now that this is no longer the case there can , presumably , be few grounds for refusal to disclose minutes to a parent who attended the full case conference .
6 If this was the case , then there must be enough grounds for proper charges , said Mr Bruce , but every enquiry he made , to police , social work , or the Children 's Panel Reporter , Gordon Sloan , was met with the same answer : ‘ Investigations are continuing . ’
7 If there had been any grounds for suspicion , it 'd be a different case . ’
8 There are several grounds for putting the argument in this way .
9 Dorset Police said its investigation into the tragedy would look at whether there were any grounds for criminal proceedings .
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