Example sentences of "mean [that] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Modern refining techniques mean that for every barrel of crude oil refined , there will be a split between diesel and petrol fuels that can only be varied a small amount . |
| 2 | It could give a whole new meaning to DROP-in centres and old folks ' CLUBS and mean that for once the social workers wo n't be criticised for making a balls-up … or down . |
| 3 | This did not mean that the play itself was not exciting as drama , but it meant that for Eliot , intent on his search for a vital relation between ritual and art , this play would not suffice . |
| 4 | This meant that for six weeks he was on a special bed that could be turned so that he spent some hours on his back and some on his front , never getting off the bed at all . |
| 5 | Food shortages and the lack of heating or lighting in towns , and the time-consuming difficulties of finding ways round them for city-dwellers , meant that for the first time in a century , if not longer , life in the country was not to be despised . |
| 6 | This meant that for long periods they were uncomfortably silent because they could think of nothing to say . |
| 7 | ASH , Action on Smoking and Health , said the new move meant that for the first time the true toll of smoking would be seen ‘ in black and white ’ . |
| 8 | The grasp of the ‘ realpolitik ’ of the situation on the part of their administrators was impressive ( see pages 38 and 39 ) and that , combined with their own integrity in never wavering in their adherence to the pre-tour agreements , meant that for once sport could hold its head high in the fact of profound political pressures . |
| 9 | In the Balkans it meant that for the next few years Bulgaria under Stambouloff would look to Austria-Hungary ( and even , a little , to Turkey ) , for fear of Russia . |
| 10 | Mosley 's opposition to this national change of mood meant that for the small minority who still wished to maintain the peace of Europe at any price , he was momentarily seen as an alternative leader who would keep Britain out of a war . |
| 11 | ‘ In some parts of the UK cuts in local authority spending and the move to the purchaser-provider split meant that for the first time students coming off social work courses were having real difficulties finding jobs ’ Weinstein said . |
| 12 | The intactness of the tomb meant that for the first time it was possible to analyse fully how the many objects found within it were used , and their ritual and social implications within the Sicàn culture better understood . |
| 13 | All this meant that for the first time all pupils were aiming for " A " levels , and could be helped and encouraged by discussing careers and progress with their masters and parents . |
| 14 | About the middle of the month Nils discovered metal fatigue in two of the seacocks , the worst being the inflow to the heads , which meant that for all of a week , till we could slip yet again and fit replacements , we were using a good old-fashioned shit bucket . |
| 15 | In particular it caused the bankruptcy of the BCR , which meant that for the rest of its life it was in the hands of the Receiver . |
| 16 | Wilder 's withdrawal meant that for the first time since the 1980 nomination contest the Democratic campaign would be fought without a major black contender . |
| 17 | This meant that for some countries the CET was lower than national tariffs . |
| 18 | so it meant that for some time before contingency fund development was introduced you must of had some concerns er about the accuracy of the figures you were putting forward for the publication , can , can I explain that a little more ? if after a few years a major repair needs to be carried out there was no contingency fund , it might mean sticking another two or three hundred pounds a year on the service charges , might it not , to cover a major repair |
| 19 | ‘ For me , being single-minded meant that for the eight months of the racing season every other aspect of my life was put on hold , ’ Vitor began , ‘ apart from the construction company . |
| 20 | But as two months had already elapsed since the end of the previous contracts , this would mean that for some weeks the players would be getting more than the permitted £4 a week maximum . |
| 21 | If the Lord Chancellor were to adopt open and public criteria for judges along the lines proposed , it would mean that for the first time candidates would know clearly what standards were required , and performance of the judiciary could be measured against them . |
| 22 | That may change and as we move out of the recession hopefully , er the er erm position will improve , but it does mean that for next year we are not in a position to er achieve the level of income that the , the current year 's budget er required us to and which er on a normal knock-on basis as this element of the budget moves on from year to year , we would n't er have very much hope I would er put to you of actually meeting the level of income that would allow us to operate er a standstill budget in , in this area . |
| 23 | It could mean that for some patients the disease can be held at bay . |
| 24 | Rate capping has meant that for every ‘ profligate ’ pound spent on such provision , £6 has been taken away . |
| 25 | Mrs Frizzell found it impossible to forgive Mrs Dawson 's becoming a widow the same week as her party ; a history of Mrs Dawson one night , and the remarks the following night of the lady secretary of the United Nations ' Society on the role of the Canadian peacekeeping force in Cyprus , had meant that for the first time in years no report of Mrs Frizzell 's party appeared , though room had been found for a report on one of Mrs Murphy 's receptions . |
| 26 | Consideration of the effects of stress in the workplace has meant that for many employers the workaholic has become bad news . |
| 27 | Not only has this reduced the operating costs , but it has also meant that for the first time in its history the Central Wales Line has been able to support a Sunday service ; indeed in July 1987 , one Sunday saw fourteen train movements , what with BR 's own service train , the various Recreation Ramblers , sponsored by the Sports Council , and two excursion rail tours . |
| 28 | ‘ That means that for economic as well as for political reasons , we need to make certain that our power to influence Europe 's future is as great as can be , ’ he said . |
| 29 | As Britain has 22 million homes with television , this means that for the foreseeable future the majority will be stuck with the terrestrial four channels . |
| 30 | This means that for every 100 units of energy in the coal which heats the boiler that makes the steam that drives the turbo generator only 30 units of energy in the form of electricity are produced . |