Example sentences of "is [adj] for two [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is possible for two productions to be mounted so that numbers are divided — possibly four productions may be put on , if that is thought worthwhile . |
| 2 | This is possible for two reasons : a reduction in internal losses and increased lamp efficiency due to a much higher operating frequency . |
| 3 | But this would itself be merely an instance of the general fact that with most sentences it is possible for two people to understand them but disagree about their truth . |
| 4 | Er , that that is slightly different in that an outline planning consent er is not is is precisely what it says , it is not a detail of the type of dwelling that is going on it , but it , you 're quite correct in that the planning precedent has been put , that that site is adequate for two dwellings , and and I do n't think anybodies disputing that , er at least not so far . |
| 5 | of the extract from the judgment is interesting for two reasons . |
| 6 | That time is valuable for two reasons . |
| 7 | It is unusual for two reasons : he used the powdered bone of the toad with drawing oils and substances instead of with jading substances as most horsemen in Suffolk did ; again , the description of the actual ritual of getting with all the attendant circumstances is of the deepest interest . |
| 8 | ‘ Spinnerette manufacturers keep their cards very close to their chests and it is unusual for two companies in the field to be in a position to reach a collaboration agreement . ’ |
| 9 | This argument is questionable for two reasons . |
| 10 | I believe it is flawed for two reasons . |
| 11 | The explanation is implausible for two reasons . |
| 12 | The debate is timely for two reasons . |
| 13 | However , their meaningful interpretation is problematic for two reasons : methods of calculation and assumptions . |
| 14 | The work of Land and Zeki is important for two reasons . |
| 15 | Household composition is important for two reasons . |
| 16 | In delivering the quality message the total quality feel of Q magazine is important for two reasons . |
| 17 | Police say it 's possible the man is responsible for two sex attacks and he must give himself up . |
| 18 | This method of obtaining eggs and embryos is convenient for two reasons . |
| 19 | It appears that in electrical repairs ) , it is common for two prices to be quoted . |
| 20 | Such reasoning is faulty for two reasons . |
| 21 | This view is necessary for two reasons . |
| 22 | For the NMDA channel to open , and thus to trigger the induction of LTP , it is necessary for two events to occur simultaneously : the membrane must be sufficiently depolarized to expel Mg 2+ from NMDA channels at the same time that L-glutamate has , by binding to NMDA receptors , promoted their opening . |
| 23 | The sign made up of these two elements is arbitrary for two reasons : because , more obviously , the association of a signifier ( the sound-image ‘ tree ’ ) with a signified ( the concept tree ) is , except in a very few cases , fundamentally the product of linguistic convention , not of any natural link ; and , less obviously , because there is also no natural or necessary relationship between the sign as a whole and the reality to which it refers . |
| 24 | This is true for two reasons . |
| 25 | This technique is significant for two reasons — not only does it aid the process of word sense disambiguation , it also provides a method whereby the topic of the text can be identified . |
| 26 | Coordinators ' unanimity about attitude change in their schools is significant for two reasons . |
| 27 | This development is significant for two reasons : it increases considerably the national provision of courses for further education teachers leading to a professional qualification ; and it gives the polytechnics and colleges of higher education a large and growing stake in an enterprise that has hitherto been very largely confined to the colleges of education ( technical ) . |
| 28 | Your prescription is yours by right and is valid for two years . |