Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] [is] for [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The worst that could happen is for someone to suggest a ‘ magic ’ solution . |
| 2 | The last thing the family would want is for there to be any public disturbance . ’ |
| 3 | All I would want is for you to make the journey into the burning , and then come back and report . |
| 4 | What I would like is for us to be able to poke about a bit ; see if there are any angles in the Livesey case that might lead back to this girl . |
| 5 | Squigs are unpredictable and in many way the best thing that can happen is for them to go wild once they are near the enemy . |
| 6 | The only thing I can say is for them to lay down their arms and stop it right now . |