Example sentences of "[is] [adj] [to-vb] it for " in BNC.
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| 1 | the word ‘ accent ’ is used elsewhere to refer to different varieties of pronunciation ( e.g. ‘ a foreign accent ’ ) ; it is confusing to use it for a quite different purpose — to a lesser extent we also have this problem with ‘ stress ’ , which can be used to refer to psychological tension . |
| 2 | The first is to find a timber merchant or cabinet maker who is prepared to machine it for you to the pattern you want — likely to be expensive . |
| 3 | Abortion usually provides the last chance for a woman to opt not to have a child ( unless she is prepared to offer it for adoption ) either for social reasons or because the fetus is in some way malformed . |
| 4 | It 's easy to take it for granted that we take medication to get better but a child does n't necessarily understand that . ’ |
| 5 | Learning from experience is such a fundamental process that it is easy to take it for granted and assume that having experiences and learning from them are synonymous . |
| 6 | At the age of 37 — old by Australian standards — Border accepts that he is nearing the end of his career but he is desparate to prolong it for two reasons . |
| 7 | There are some complications with this treatment , so I feel it is important to use it for specific indications . |
| 8 | This stronger sense of learning also carries with it the idea that ultimately the student is able to evaluate it for him or herself , and form a personal view about its validity ( by reading the relevant articles , by listening to the different views of the authorities on the topic , and perhaps by assisting in a clinical trial ) . |
| 9 | You can claim other defences as well : for example , if you need the blade or point for work , or if it is necessary to carry it for religious reasons or as part of any national costume . |