Example sentences of "[noun] had been for [noun prp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The original proposal had been for PR in the cities but this was opposed by Unionists who were concerned to protect the efficacy of the business vote ; Central Office also opposed the alternative vote when it was put forward in the debates , and the majority of Unionist MPs and the National Union never backed either system . |
| 2 | All her feelings had been for Gerry , with the coal-pitted hands , who had never harmed a soul . |
| 3 | The call had been for Hank , and had been from one of his classmates , who said that he just wanted to inquire how Hank was . |
| 4 | That first contract had been for America , and then came Russia , France , Italy , Germany , South America , the list is endless . |
| 5 | He noted that the agreement had been for DEC to increase its stake in Olivetti to 10% in July 1994 , but found a means whereby it could make good on its commitment earlier than expected . |
| 6 | The intention at that time had been for Ian and myself to return to Uist by the ferry in the afternoon but the weather was so bad that the ferryman decided not to chance his luck in the storm . |