Example sentences of "[conj] [adj] for [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The more variable strata will therefore be more intensively sampled , leading to estimates of the population mean or total for this variable that are ‘ optimal ’ in the sense of having smallest possible variance . |
| 2 | Investments held as fixed assets are stated at cost less provisions where appropriate for any diminution in value . |
| 3 | ( v ) Most libels of any gravity directed at the conduct of a local authority would sufficiently identify the councillors or officers concerned in or responsible for that conduct so as to enable individual councillors or officers to sue for libel just as , in this case , Mr. Bookbinder has brought proceedings in respect of the libels complained of by the council . |
| 4 | They were aided by the vulnerability of Lancaster 's support ; baronial suspicions of his ambitions and jealousy of his wealth and power were compounded by the king 's astute distribution of patronage : the lines of confrontation were never clear or secure for either party . |
| 5 | Although changes at the sensory-motor synapse might occur during the habituation of the gill and siphon withdrawal reflex , they have not yet been formally shown to be either necessary or sufficient for that behaviour . |
| 6 | The probability of a particle getting out of a black hole of the mass of the sun would be very low because the particle would have to travel faster than light for several kilometers . |
| 7 | Each file can have millions of records. , more than adequate for most users . |
| 8 | However Ares ' Chairman Rob Friedman says that this will be noticeable only by the typographic elite and that the output is more than acceptable for most publishing applications . |
| 9 | If the birthweight is low anyway this could be critical but children born to heavy smokers can continue to be slower than average for some years to come . |
| 10 | Although appropriate for many problems , as this technique does not constrain the creativity of many designs , there is no guarantee that the " best " solution will ever be obtained . |
| 11 | Indeed , the slope was no more than gentle for some way back along the line by which they had come ; but he had been preoccupied with the idea of danger in the open and had not noticed the change . |
| 12 | The 3 = 10 9 years since the origin of life has been more than sufficient for this number of generations . |
| 13 | Chameleon , for example , has been available in English , German , Danish , Portuguese and Spanish for some time , and has recently added Czech and Polish language versions . |
| 14 | Their task was to train pilots , observers and air gunners , men only recently signed up and grateful for any preparation , however basic . |
| 15 | Some say coroner 's courts are antiquated , and unsuitable for this kind of military investigation . |
| 16 | Its full title was Preparing Police to Deal with a Multicultured Society , and it was on the subject of policing black communities — still the most vexatious and controversial for both police and their critics — that Sir Peter made his thoughts most plain . |
| 17 | Prefer advice this week if possible for this item , as Norma G. will be away next week . |
| 18 | This was all new to me and interesting for that reason . |
| 19 | Educational and entertaining for all ages ! ’ |
| 20 | And her laugh was halting and light and willing for more fun . |
| 21 | ‘ It was re-seeded but the seed was drowned out last autumn and difficult weather conditions in the spring means that it has to remain fenced off and unusable for this year 's show . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ It was re-seeded but the seed was drowned out last autumn and difficult weather conditions in the spring means that it has to remain fenced off and unusable for this year 's show . ’ |
| 23 | Clearly these early years of the organization had been intensive and exciting for many people . |
| 24 | Recording in a top flight studio is often new and exciting for any band . |
| 25 | He thought it was also reasonable and sensible for any family involved in long term care to have additional assistance for particularly strenuous and regular activities . |
| 26 | How long is both practical and economical for most situations ? |
| 27 | On May 22 Gorbachev held a meeting with Gorbunovs and Estonia 's President Arnold Rüütel , later described by Rüütel as " difficult and unpleasant for all sides " , at which Gorbachev repeated the demand that they cancel their independence declarations before any negotiations on the republics ' status could begin . |
| 28 | You have got off lightly , even if your face will be swollen and painful for some time . ’ |
| 29 | ‘ It is foolish and unrealistic for any teachers ’ organisation not to acknowledge that reality . |
| 30 | These are surrounded by hostile forces , vulnerable to shelling and dependent for most necessities on UN aid . |