Example sentences of "[pron] be [det] ground for " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are some grounds for optimism about the future of the Saatchi collection . |
| 2 | Although there are some grounds for not expecting too much from slight changes in the system , there are , none the less , other grounds for believing that something good can be achieved , at least in principle . |
| 3 | Nevertheless , we have made a lot of progress in recent years , and as I shall describe , there are some grounds for cautious optimism that we may see a complete theory within the lifetime of some of those reading these pages . |
| 4 | There are several grounds for putting the argument in this way . |
| 5 | Dorset Police said its investigation into the tragedy would look at whether there were any grounds for criminal proceedings . |
| 6 | But however slight either 's demise might be in terms of council seats lost or poll percentage decline , there is little ground for optimism . |
| 7 | ‘ it does not appear to me that there is any ground for contending that the bank appointed Mr. Colin Perry , in any capacity , to procure the signature of Mrs. Perry . |
| 8 | By contrast , in actions not brought under Ord. 53 the defendant must take positive steps to apply to the court to have the plaintiff 's case struck out if there is some ground for doing so . |