Example sentences of "[coord] be [adj] for [pron] " in BNC.

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1 or are responsible for it
2 Benny had n't known whether to envy it or be sorry for it .
3 They looked after each other , that was all , as each of them might have cared for a pet and been solicitous for its well-being .
4 Jarvis had once seen a poor girl 's skirt blown over her head and been embarrassed for her .
5 For those who love wild places and are concerned for their management , the John Muir Trust presents an endearing and attractive face .
6 Sections 13 , 14 and 15 of SGA 1979 include four major implied conditions which relate to conformity with description , and in a supply transaction in the course of a business the goods are merchantable and are fit for their purpose and conform to any sample provided .
7 They are sworn to protect the lands about the Inner Sea to their dying breath and are renowned for their ferocity and prowess .
8 They are sworn to protect the lands about the Inner Sea to their dying breath and are renowned for their ferocity and prowess .
9 We would then all be able to have some understanding of the laws that govern the universe and are responsible for our existence .
10 They all knew that they had to go on fighting , and be strong for their children , and Mr Edwards commended them for that strength .
11 From Llewelyn he would get his deserts , and be grateful for them .
12 The reeve , attendant at Hugh 's elbow , eyed him sidelong , and said insinuatingly : ‘ You 'll not think it ill of good husbandmen to take what God sends and be grateful for it ? ’
13 She wanted to look good for Dane because she was responding to the age-old instinct of women everywhere who felt the need to dress up and be beautiful for their men .
14 The tribeswoman will doubtless have deep feelings for her children and be ambitious for their success in life , and affection and admiration for animals has had a place in all societies , even in that of Ancient Rome .
15 Blessed are you when you suffer insults and persecution and cowardliness of every kind from my face exult and be glad for you have a rich reward in heaven in the same way as they persecuted the prophets who bore you .
16 They must also communicate these to staff at the school and be responsible for their operation .
17 City technology colleges ( CTCs ) will be independent of LEAs : the DES will pay running costs but promoters will own or lease the premises and be responsible for their management , employing teachers , etc .
18 The formation of a company therefore involves the creation of a new legal entity which is able to trade and be responsible for its own actions .
19 ‘ I must peel the potatoes for Matey , and you must take evening surgery and be ready for your guests . ’
20 Give over this fool plea , and be wise for yourself and your sire ! ’
21 She got on very well with most of the men , since , whatever their personal views on her , they admired and were grateful for her professional skill .
22 They are members of the Moroccan Royal family and were renowned for their playboy antics in the Sixties .
23 In Christchurch we were fortunate in having a house to go to ; the Scraggs , friends of the Bakers , were away overseas for 3 weeks and were happy for us to ‘ sit ’ the house for them .
24 They generously hoped she would one day be happy with Angel again , and were afraid for her , knowing that Alec d'Urberville was constantly tempting her .
25 One can picture Hoskyns looking down from the skies and being grateful for his pupil ; and Bethune-Baker looking down and thinking that he always knew where Hoskyns might lead the Churches .
26 From continually chasing my tail in the first month and being late for everything , and always being in trouble in varying degrees , punctuality became second nature .
27 The Registered Visiting Students enriched our experience by their contributions to College life and we were delighted to welcome back Emma Sky who went out to fly back with Mona Wahbe , from Gaza , who is sponsored by the Oxford Student Scholarship Fund and is famous for her sparkle and animated use of English .
28 The hotel has 20 en-suite rooms , restaurant , carvery and bar , and is famous for its food .
29 Tenerife is easily accessible from all the major airports of Europe and is famous for its wonderful climate , spectacular scenery and its Carnival and local festivities .
30 ‘ He is but a little younger than you and is tall for his age , it is said . ’
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