Example sentences of "[noun sg] [verb] [adj] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was noted in 3.5 that long-term participant observation , as a consequence both of the relationship of trust which is built up and of a person 's inability to remain vigilant for long periods , has the effect of blurring the distinction between covert and overt observation . |
| 2 | On odd occasions when there was a very strong wind or interference from farm machinery the long-spade became impracticable for listening purposes . |
| 3 | Restrictions by the Ministry on grant made available for new appointments also meant that vacancies between the resignation of one tutor-organiser and the arrival of a successor could be prolonged . |
| 4 | Equally , the same story holds true for Optical Laser and Compact Discs ( CDs ) , although hopefully to a lesser degree . |
| 5 | After their midweek win over Falkirk , St Johnstone 's future in the Premier Division looks secure for another season . |
| 6 | The future looks bright for Lower Mill . |
| 7 | Rent increases payable for new improvements by landlords have not been affected . |
| 8 | They are travelling to play Oulton in a friendly this Saturday to get acclimatised and each player has been given a personal training programme to get ready for three games in three days . |
| 9 | Jonsil Silicone Alkyd finish is a masonry paint ideal for inner city and coastal environments . |
| 10 | If rent remains outstanding for 21 days after the due date , forfeiture proceedings may be brought against a dilatory tenant by a strongwilled landlord . |
| 11 | The demonstration remained friendly for several hours . |
| 12 | At first it was easy enough to evade supervision , and my weight remained stable for several weeks . |
| 13 | Any unobliterated postage or revenue stamp valid for current use in the British postal area or elsewhere ( except a revenue stamp embossed or impressed on an instrument which has been executed ) . |
| 14 | Discover Healthy Home Cooking free for 10 days … |
| 15 | A holiday to the Far East is a dream come true for most people . |
| 16 | It 's a dream come true for little Kara Bowman from Toomebridge who beat 250 other hopefuls for the lead in a BBC drama to be screened UK-wide this summer . |
| 17 | The same happened to Foxley Wood ( Hampshire ) and Tillingham Hall ( Essex ) , new towns that would have been a dream come true for some people , but which were deemed unjustifiable and unnecessary by the Government inspector of planning appeals . |
| 18 | Following a period of use for warehousing , the mill stood empty for two years , until it was taken over by Mike Cavanagh in 1976 . |
| 19 | Thus it is explained why the sun reigns supreme for six months of the year , followed by deadly winter until such time as the god of Spring blinds him again . |
| 20 | The Sun noted the reality of the anonymity provision : ‘ when the Press and TV spotlight turned on the village , the girl remained unnamed for legal reasons . |
| 21 | The law which makes Work Experience possible for young people in their last year of compulsory education specifically forbids their receiving payment . |
| 22 | Are some teaching styles inappropriate for individual children ? |
| 23 | Recoverable ACT should be deducted from the deferred tax account , if there is a deferred tax account available for this purpose . |
| 24 | The aim was that as a greater number of the population became eligible for national insurance benefits , fewer people would be dependent on the safety net of national assistance to provide them with a minimum income . |
| 25 | With good reason , the memory of the 1975–6 war became painful for many Palestinians . |
| 26 | Moderates tend to favour single allowances that are non-transferable with a cash benefit payable for dependent children . |
| 27 | Historians lack the skills , or the evidence can not exist , to settle in any precise way the question of why and how conditions of war seem propitious for social reform . |
| 28 | Even low level waste stays radioactive for 300 years . |
| 29 | While the current sail seems ideal for light airs , it might be worth considering a flatter , non-overlapping jib which is likely to maintain a better shape across a wider wind band , |
| 30 | Also capable of supporting offshore operations in severe environments the vessel has the safest and most modern saturation diving sustem available for underwater operations including accommodation for an 18-person dive team . |