Example sentences of "be [vb pp] for some [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you are dismissed for some other reason unconnected with redundancy , you will have to consider whether the circumstances justify an unfair dismissal claim . |
| 2 | Its proper specification has only been given for some simple cases . |
| 3 | This draft response indicates which DTAC responses he has taken into account , and any member whose DTAC 's response has arrived late or has been omitted for some other reason can ensure that relevant points are not missed . |
| 4 | They frequently appear to have been written for some private academic argument rather than to inform prospective students . |
| 5 | No statement which you make during the interview may be given in evidence against you unless : ( a ) you are prosecuted for making a statement which is false or misleading in a material particular ; or ( b ) you are prosecuted for some other offence and when giving evidence , you make a statement which is inconsistent with a statement made during the interview . |
| 6 | ‘ I 've been hired for some zany roles in this metropolis , and a few of them leaned towards the crooked . |
| 7 | No in fact he 's not , he 's been arrested for some other crime . |
| 8 | So , be prepared for some close encounters with interesting students of all kinds . |
| 9 | Do be prepared for some honest advice , though . |
| 10 | ‘ When it comes to the purity of our water , we have virtually no traces of bacteria in the finished product , which is more than can be said for some other Common Market countries , ’ Dr Derek Miller , assistant director of the soon-to-be-privatised Water Research Centre told the newspaper . |
| 11 | Now she looked almost like a child about to be scolded for some minor misdemeanour . |
| 12 | This way of seeing the development of databases can be misleading because it should not be implied that either each new generation will replace the previous generation ( all these systems will be used for some foreseeable time in the future ) or that each new generation is necessarily better than the previous one ( the appropriateness or otherwise of an approach will depend on the organisation and its applications ) . |
| 13 | With the latest single , ‘ Until You Find Out ’ ( which is typically raucous and sweetly nasty affair and their last release for Chapter 22 before signing a distribution deal with CBS ) , the Neds could be posed for some real chart action . |
| 14 | With the latest single , ‘ Until You Find Out ’ ( which is typically raucous and sweetly nasty affair and their last release for Chapter 22 before signing a distribution deal with CBS ) , the Neds could be posed for some real chart action . |
| 15 | Firstly , that the regulatory system is already too costly and still can not adequately carry out its responsibilities and ought to be scrapped for some other ( unspecified ) scheme . |
| 16 | His eyes gleamed with what might have been taken for some inner illumination . |
| 17 | The Prince was sitting quietly there , his hands clasped , staring down at the table , so silent he could have been taken for some studious monk ; his robes , however , were splendid , his fingers covered in precious rings , and his hair and golden beard carefully combed and oiled . |
| 18 | Whilst I have said 2 years as the expected time to be collecting Community Charge I think this should be qualified with 2 years plus , with income being received for some considerable time thereafter especially through Sheriff Officers . |
| 19 | Answer guide : An opportunity cost is defined as the maximum benefit which could be obtained from a resource if it were used for some alternative purpose than the opportunity under consideration . |
| 20 | The Agia Triadha sarcophagus is invaluable in showing us the funeral ceremonies that were offered for some important person around 1400 BC . |
| 21 | Some parents even said they had been aware of being watched for some considerable time . |
| 22 | Growing cities were governed for some local government purposes by the county magistrates : an indignity that the prosperous entrepreneurs resented . |
| 23 | When learners are called upon to use the language being learned for some communicative purpose , a purpose other than language practice , then they will be naturally disposed to draw upon the systemic resources which have proved serviceable in the past for the achievement of indexical meaning . |
| 24 | Mama was rehearsing , that was all ; but it should perhaps have been kept for some other time . |
| 25 | Poor Pat already thinks he 's been raised from the dead and is destined for some great thing , to help Marcus to save the world ! ’ |
| 26 | Preliminary analysis has established that the PCs in use meet the standards , but that some additional equipment ( screen filters , document holders , footrests ) is needed for some individual workstations . |
| 27 | This means that you are entitled to due attribution where the work is used for some commercial product , display or other purpose and that basically you have the right to object to modification , distortion or any form of derogatory promotion of your work , unless of course you have sanctioned it ! |
| 28 | It seems as though every area of your life is poised for some new influences , but because of your cautious nature and natural attachment to the past , you may feel somewhat overwhelmed by the rush of momentous events . |
| 29 | During an offline run a particular unit may become unavailable , either because it is required for some other purpose , or due to physical breakdown . |
| 30 | But they had been chosen for some little time already . |