Example sentences of "[subord] it [is] [adj] for [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Anthracite black is more of a black grey than a true black , so it is great for tinting other colours to get softer washes . |
| 2 | It comes in a streamlined compact so it 's ideal for popping into a tiny bag . |
| 3 | When it is ready for harvesting , the fruit of the coffee bush looks like a dark cherry . |
| 4 | The housekeeper then has the room serviced and when it is ready for letting , presses the switch in the bedroom which will then show a green light on all boards , indicating that the room is now ready to be let . |
| 5 | Washing food does n't actually have much effect on residue levels ( though it 's important for removing dirt and bacteria ) but peeling and removing the outer leaves of foods like cabbages and lettuce reduces residue levels significantly . |
| 6 | The Bank has a major role in the foreign exchange market as it is responsible for carrying out government policy with regard to the exchange rate . |
| 7 | But do n't add oil to baths if you have spots : try adding powdered seaweed to the water as it 's good for drawing out impurities . |