Example sentences of "[was/were] [adj] for this [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | While The Shadows were responsible for this red/pink mania , some years later Jimi Hendrix inspired most of these to be refinished or over-painted — this time mostly in white . |
| 2 | The young men and women who were suitable for this important work would obviously need to be educated to a level above that of their prospective students . |
| 3 | She was sorry for this little man and his problem but she was in a tearing hurry . |
| 4 | Massingham had driven in , for him , an unusual silence as if sensing that his chief was grateful for this small hiatus between knowledge and discovery . |
| 5 | A Nestle spokesman said : ‘ Security was ultra-tight for this final episode . |
| 6 | The weather was favourable for this outdoor function hosted by Mr and Mrs Graveney and some £674 was collected . |
| 7 | Who was responsible for this pleasant girl being effectively unemployable ? |
| 8 | Only a few exceptional women were likely to take advantage of equal education opportunities , though on grounds of utility alone , Mill argued that it was important for this small pool of female talent to be permitted free choice of occupation so that it might contribute to human development . |
| 9 | Concentrating on the trapped defenders , the Chaos army was ill-prepared for this fresh assault from Magnus 's army . |
| 10 | The Henley committee thought 30 seconds was sufficient for this particular stroke . |
| 11 | She was beginning to sense his need for her , and pondered whether she was ready for this final stage in their relationship . |