Example sentences of "[noun sg] it is [adv] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | And where such statutory means are slow to act or uncertain of their action it is not for us to make pre-emptive strikes in the name of propriety . |
| 2 | As a result of this section , it is now open to a person to claim that he was unaware of the effect that his words or conduct might be having , in which case it is then for the prosecutor to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he was so aware . |
| 3 | Yeah but I mean that 's , that 's not the thing cos that 's not the sort of thing it is actually for though . |
| 4 | In Land and Rose 's ( 1985 ) evocative phrase , altruism is ‘ compulsory ’ for women in a way it is not for men . |
| 5 | ‘ Ah , but I need to know for sure , you see , because I have some doubts , and before you ask me why I should be so concerned I will assure you that this time it is partly for my own self-esteem that I would like to know . ’ |