Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] are for [det] " in BNC.

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1 And , in our English language we actually make this mistake when we talk about birthdays French , in some ways are for more sensible with language , and you only ever have one birthday , the rest of them are anniversaries of your birthday .
2 Alan and I served er , together as er , deputy Chairs , or vice-Chairs or whatever the appropriate words are for several years er , and I erm , well I think I would adopt the words that he used about the experience that he has had in the Chair , to whit , that his companionship and his contribution to our affairs has been stimulating , enlightening and particularly enjoyable .
3 The system is complicated and credited contributions are for some purposes not as good as paid contributions .
4 The one on the right read ‘ These seats are only for use by those who can be classified as obese ’ and the one on the left read ‘ These seats are for those of very slim build only ’ .
5 These figures are for those researchers actually finishing their work and submitting a successful thesis , and they do not include those who failed to complete their research , or who failed to reach the required standard for the granting of the Ph D degree .
6 These figures are for those researchers actually finishing their work and submitting a successful thesis , and they do not include those who failed to complete their research , or who failed to reach the required standard for the granting of the Ph D degree .
7 The ‘ normal minimum admission standards ’ listed in these tables are for many areas of study a realistic indication of the grades likely to be required and applicants who hold these grades stand an excellent chance of being made an offer , eg for most degrees in the Faculty of Arts , the Faculty of Science and Engineering , and the less pressured areas in the Social Sciences such as Nursing Studies or Social Policy .
8 Since these payments are for this purpose they are quite separate from , and are not dependent upon , any right to compensation or the ‘ Disturbance Payment ’ which is described below .
9 These encounters are for this reason accompanied by a great deal of laughing , smiling and verbal exchanges .
10 Present plans are for this to be executed in January and February next year , and the bridge will provide the final link of roadways in this area .
11 Open Houses are for any mums and their children the majority of whom are obviously of pre-school age .
12 Open Houses are for any mums and their children the majority of whom are obviously of pre-school age .
13 Open Houses are for any mums and their children the majority of whom are obviously of pre-school age .
14 Open Houses are for any mums and their children the majority of whom are obviously of pre-school age .
15 Open Houses are for any mums and their children the majority of whom are obviously of pre-school age .
16 To watch such animals biting their own bodies as a way of providing novel stimulation is to see just how inadequate even the most modern zoos are for this type of species .
17 The next sections are for those who wish to reach that ultimate being within , and touch the total freedom of action .
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