Example sentences of "[vb -s] [adv] be [adj] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although plastic pipe has been widely used for wastes and drains , until recently it has not been suitable for hot water . |
| 2 | It could be improved by including all the results of excavations since 1961 , but this has not been possible for various reasons , the most important of which is that it is no longer the intention to study the results of 367 , but to turn to another event recorded by Ammianus which can be illuminated by this old study and by more recent work . |
| 3 | With respect , I shall not give way because my hon. Friend has not been present for much of the debate . |
| 4 | The Consorzio Venezia Nuova has already been active for some time in redesigning the network of channels in the lagoon , consolidating the barene ( patches of mud flat just above the surface of the water ) and other similar measures . |
| 5 | However , they were originally scheduled for different nights , but it has always been possible for this scenario to arrise , so why did n't they just schedule the matches to be played at the same time no matter what ? |
| 6 | The single dog , who has probably been bored for many years , suddenly has a new playmate , who like himself , sleeps most of the time , but will enjoy a game for short periods . |
| 7 | Human interference has often been responsible for such introductions . |
| 8 | The Macari honeymoon period is in full swing and there 's a determination and self-belief about the players which has n't been visible for some time . |
| 9 | No evidence has yet been forthcoming for any external towers , the mortared stone foundation in Kingshams Field now being assigned to the medieval defences . |
| 10 | In many rural areas it has therefore been usual for local farm workers to work on the land ‘ man and boy ’ . |
| 11 | Of course he 's not been well for some time and he did n't take care of himself . ’ |
| 12 | Right , I think it 's always been time-tabled for two hours though |