Example sentences of "it be an [noun] for [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 It 's an honour for us to have it here in Gloucester .
2 you know , below the shadow of both the next two properties , we shall , we shall , you know , just have a brick wall , and if they they just shifted the garage to one end and as far as I 'm concerned it 's an excuse for them to put up the power , that is ,
3 It was so much the sort of remark one could only make to a girl friend , but Rupert took it very nicely and said with only slightly forced heartiness , ‘ Jolly good , and it 's an excuse for me to have a better meal than usual , too .
4 It 's an N for me when it goes back .
5 Jan Aage says it 's an education for him and he 's got top learn how to play with the boys
6 And it 's an opportunity for her and me to say a couple of words to us , and for us certainly to thank her very much for her service .
7 Erm , again it 's an option for them to have if need be .
8 Rather it is an opportunity for them to contribute positively to the educational , social and personal support which many pupils do need but often do not receive .
9 It is an opportunity for you to develop and demonstrate your skill in identifying , carrying out , and writing up a discrete piece of research , using the academic concepts , the theoretical insights and the practical abilities acquired on your course .
10 It is no offence for him to engage in other sexual acts with her , unless these are otherwise unlawful , although it is an offence for him to commit an act of buggery or gross indecency with a male patient who is mentally disordered .
11 " It is an honour for me to meet the son of Dermot Corcoran , " Collins said immediately .
12 May the MEDAU SOCIETY continue to blossom , grow and stay alive — it is an example for us and at the same time an inspiration to continue our work for the benefit of people everyone .
13 It was an opportunity for me .
14 I was given to understand it was an honour for me to have been invited , and I was very much on trial .
15 His address was part of a graduation ceremony , and he walked on stage with school officials and local dignitaries ; he dutifully applauded as each student received a diploma , although " One got the impression that it was an effort for him to look up " .
16 It was an effort for her even to glance at them , but she was glad that she had .
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