Example sentences of "[num] was for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In fact , both 53 and 54 covered these coaches : the original 53 was for six-wheeled versions and 54 for four-wheeled versions altered from the original six . |
| 2 | Sir Denys had little doubt that the coming months seem set to be as difficult as 1991 was for most countries , ‘ It would not be prudent at this stage to attempt to predict when recovery might begin ’ , he said , ‘ But when it comes , it is very likely to be gradual ’ . |
| 3 | The cry by 1901 was for educated men ‘ of good social standing ’ to become ministers : ‘ Such men … are more needed now than before Board Schools provided hearers whose improved education demands preaching of a higher order than formerly . ’ |
| 4 | Of the £78 million worth of UDGs , £35 million was for commercial developments , £26 million was for industrial developments and £17.5 million was for housing developments . |
| 5 | Responding to criticism that Germany was not pulling its weight within the alliance the government announced on Jan. 25 that its financial contribution to the Gulf effort totalled DM5,300 million , of which DM3,400 million was for Western allies and DM1,900 million for " frontline " Arab states ( US$1.00=DM1.4885 as at Jan. 28 , 1991 ) . |
| 6 | Egypt 's debt to the USA was estimated at dollars 10,000 million , of which dollars 4,500 million was for military purchases . |
| 7 | Of the £78 million worth of UDGs , £35 million was for commercial developments , £26 million was for industrial developments and £17.5 million was for housing developments . |