Example sentences of "[pers pn] be [adj] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I am eager for new faces , for a life elsewhere . |
| 2 | When I am ready for residential care , I may totter over to that side of the House , but until then I am happy to stay on this side . |
| 3 | If you are in straightened circumstances please contact your social security office , you can not know whether you are eligible for financial help unless you ask . |
| 4 | If you are eligible for financial help , we will tell you how much we will pay and make sure you know how much you will pay , before you move . |
| 5 | If , for example , the reasons described seem unfair or conflict with what was said to you at the time of your dismissal , and you are eligible for unfair dismissal rights , the next step might be for you to make a complaint to the industrial tribunal . |
| 6 | ‘ … an ’ you 're due for Orderly Officer day after tomorrow . |
| 7 | If you 're fit enough for groping , you 're OK for active service . ’ |
| 8 | whether , at the date of termination , you were eligible for various rights , for instance in view of your age or location overseas . |
| 9 | ‘ Having run out of excuses for the abject failure of your Government 's economic policies , ’ he said , ‘ you are now trying to pin the blame on your predecessor , in whose Government you were responsible for economic policy . ’ |
| 10 | In Britain she 's eligible for legal aid to help her fight the case . |
| 11 | And she 's ready for early nights . |
| 12 | ‘ Both me and Vinny had a good sleep on the plane and we are ready for hard training . |
| 13 | It is an absurdity to say that we are responsible for bogus applicants . |
| 14 | As a local authority , we are responsible for statutory services and it is important that we have advice on the legal implications of our activities . ’ |
| 15 | The communiqué noted the main problems of the period as follows : " Ideological and political education was neglected , we were over-anxious for quick results in economic development , overheated economy and inflation were caused , the national economy was over-decentralized in some aspects , and the state 's overall regulation and control ability was weakened . " |
| 16 | One of the few luxuries within their reach is ceviche , a delicious mess of chopped raw fish with onions and lemon ; since fish feed near sewers , and are caught by people who wash ( if at all ) in sewer-water , they are perfect for spreading infection . |
| 17 | Patios are not just featureless hard-paved areas ; they are ripe for individual decoration . |
| 18 | Prone to blockage they are unsuitable for general use . |
| 19 | By the same token they are unsuitable for small rooms , and would be so even if their considerable bulk was n't so dominating in such surroundings . |
| 20 | They are good for conditioning skin that is prone to roughness on elbows , knees and on upper arms . |
| 21 | As already mentioned , they are useful for strong rejection of low-frequency interfering signals originating from the mains supply , which is absolutely essential in many instances . |
| 22 | Studentships are offered for postgraduate study within the field of Humanities at universities and certain other institutions of higher education ; they are available for certain courses of study and research leading to a higher degree , and for certain certificate or diploma courses not covered by the bursary scheme . |
| 23 | Take a small water boiler such as those used for making tea — they are great for boiling water to either drink or clean your teeth . |
| 24 | They are famous for accurate watches ( and cuckoo clocks ) , delicious cheeses and mouth-watering chocolate . |
| 25 | They are suitable for general use and especially for music recording . |
| 26 | They are suitable for parallel processing , with one process for each node . |
| 27 | Current users of bank loans were much more likely than non-users to say that they are convenient for expensive goods , and more likely to say they are easy to understand and use and make shopping simple . |
| 28 | They are ideal for large breeds , or individuals which have a back ailment of any kind and may find it painful to curl up in a basket . |
| 29 | Britain and Hong Kong claim they are eager for international agencies to monitor the resettlement of the illegal migrants , just as is already being done for those boat people who have returned voluntarily . |
| 30 | Well they 're good for dry throats are n't they ? |