Example sentences of "[noun sg] it [vb -s] be for " in BNC.

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1 The speed it has is for motorway shunting .
2 I show him how much I 've written here , how good a place it has been for me .
3 ‘ Do n't think this is merely habit , ’ he said , ‘ though habit it has been for twenty-five years .
4 ‘ Responsibility is accepted in the preparation of this report for the skill and diligence reasonably to be expected of a competent surveyor and valuer but the information it contains is for the confidential information only of the clients for whom it is prepared and of any building society , bank or other lender to whom written application for a mortgage advance has been made or will be made within 28 days after the date of this report .
5 That is the way he conducts his business and that is the way it has been for centuries . ’
6 ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years , ’ Mrs Smith said .
7 ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years .
8 It 's just the way it 's been for years .
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