Example sentences of "[be] for someone [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | His idea of heaven would be for someone to design a device which would allow him to read a book in there . |
| 2 | It is for someone to support the person whilst they try to unravel their thoughts in such a way that it becomes clear that they can say anything , no matter how bizarre or odd it sounds , because that will be the way they sort out their feelings in order to cope with them . |
| 3 | My dream is for someone to say : ‘ I understand your hair and your lifestyle ; this cut will really suit you . ’ |
| 4 | The last thing we want is for someone to pop up unmarked and score a goal . |
| 5 | The extreme condition of this is for someone to tell me that they loved me — few ever did — or to thank me . |
| 6 | And from this account of empirical meaning there naturally arises an account of what it is for someone to understand a statement , or to know its meaning : |
| 7 | The worst that could happen is for someone to suggest a ‘ magic ’ solution . |
| 8 | All that was needed was for someone to take Rowland 's ascetic vision/version of soul fanaticism and commandeer it for political ends . |
| 9 | He knew how easy it was for someone to conceal himself amongst the clutter of hanging garments , unseen and unsuspected , while even grown-ups went about their business in ignorance of his presence . |