Example sentences of "be [adj -er] for [adj] people " in BNC.
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| 1 | I find it odd when it is suggested that it would be better for other people to grow the tobacco and for us to import it — as though that would help the health of the Community . |
| 2 | ‘ It would be better for these people to suffer the knock of failing their test once than have a bigger knock afterwards , such as a road accident , ’ she says . |
| 3 | This problem must also have been worse for some people because , even though I 'm only 16 , I am 5ft 8ins . |
| 4 | Nothing is worse for young people when they start work , particularly if they join large companies , than to spend a year or so sitting with Nelly before they are trusted to do anything . |
| 5 | This sort of control is harder for emotional people to practise and yet they are the ones who need it most ! |