Example sentences of "[pos pn] [adj] [noun] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Having been told by the gentleman at passenger enquiries that the Lowestoft train is one of the few in Britain to retain six-seater compartments , I am fully prepared to adopt my usual routine for such occasions ; I intend to rush on , secure an empty compartment , slide the door behind me , adopt the brazen-hussy-like pose of an Amsterdam whore in her front window ( tongue rolling out and knees wide apart , as I slouch across the upholstery ) , crook my index finger and beckon slowly at any commuters passing along the corridor outside who are considering invading my territory .
2 If we get ready now , we shall have time to stop at my favourite restaurant for some dinner on the way . ’
3 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that question .
4 I am most grateful to my hon. Friend for that expression of view .
5 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that example , which I had not previously come across .
6 I thank my hon. Friend for that comment .
7 I thank my hon. Friend for that information .
8 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
9 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply and understand the Government 's appreciation of the need for mature women in the labour market .
10 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
11 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
12 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply , and I commend him and his colleagues on their splendid work in restoring the centre of Belfast , especially the excellent shopping facilities .
13 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that reply .
14 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
15 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
16 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply and for those sensational figures .
17 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that reply .
18 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply , which makes most welcome news .
19 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
20 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that reply , which I am sure will be welcome to the people of Northern Ireland .
21 I thank my hon. Friend for that reply .
22 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that suggestion .
23 Mr. Gregory : I thank my Hon. Friend for that answer .
24 I thank my hon. Friend for that answer .
25 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that answer .
26 I thank my hon. Friend for that answer .
27 I thank my hon. Friend for that answer .
28 I thank my hon. Friend for that answer .
29 I thank my hon. Friend for that answer .
30 I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention , because his expertise on this subject is well known , as is his general understanding of the problems involved .
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