Example sentences of "[vb -s] [been] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The largest share of the HIDB 's investment ( 29% in 1971–79 ) has been for tourism . |
| 2 | The heaviest betting this year has been for Shellac , a six-length winner from Sudden Victory at Ayr last time out , but the deciding factor is that Dettori originally chose to ride SPLENDID CAREER ( nap 3.35 ) , who may have been unlucky when beaten at Newbury by yesterday 's Goodwood winner Monastery . |
| 3 | The general trend over the years has been for LDC governments and state enterprises to rely increasingly on international banks rather than official transfers , i.e. foreign aid , to meet their foreign currency financial needs . |
| 4 | Selection has been for growth potential ; the average 400-day weight of bulls is 447kg and their mature weight 966kg , with an average withers height of 140cm ( the breed minimum is 132cm ) . |
| 5 | The most dramatic rise in cautioning in England and Wales has been for adult offenders . |
| 6 | Yeah it 's been for sale for a long time . |
| 7 | It 's been for sale for ages has n't it ? |
| 8 | That 's been for sale for some time , long as I can remember practic just imagine you 'd be in the catchment area for would n't that be fun , there 's Jason . |