Example sentences of "be [verb] for [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Three related ailments can be diagnosed for these failings .
2 Whilst the agreements typically laid down a period of discussion between management and union representatives prior to the introduction of change , there were weaknesses in the terms dealing with provision of information , and early union involvement in decision making , which would have to be altered for effective union influence on the process of change .
3 ‘ Basis of accounting : The timing of recognition , that is , when the effects of transactions or events should be recognized for financial reporting purposes .
4 To be recognized for some achievement in life lifted Dad immensely ; before Eva he had begun to see himself as a failure and his life as a dismal thing .
5 An existing certificate may be amended for this purpose .
6 Tim Curtis is not afraid to leave out seamers — but it still looks as if Illingworth and Stemp will mostly be competing for one place .
7 As set out below , more detailed valuations will be undertaken for actual targets at subsequent stages in the deal process .
8 Restorations should not be undertaken for aesthetic reasons alone , but only for carefully controlled maintenance , because of the inherent possibilities of damage in any restoration .
9 So , while herbs undoubtedly have marvellous potential for curing illness , home cures should only be undertaken for minor ailments .
10 ( A similar way of finding the best power for transformation will be explained for median polishing in chapter 15 . )
11 First , we were informed that the train would be delayed for two minutes — it was another 10 minutes before we got going .
12 Other sales which were planned but would be delayed for various reasons were those of Coalcorp , the former state coal mining operation ; Landcorp , which administered government buildings and land ; and Electricorp , which operated the power stations and the national grid .
13 If you are over retirement age , disabled , or sick , disconnection can be delayed for 14 days or more ( 21 days in the case of gas ) if you inform the fuel boards that you are contacting the Department of Social Security ( D.S.S. ) or Social Services for help .
14 In recognition of the varying economic strengths of the countries involved the introduction would be delayed for some countries , in the case of Montserrat until Jan. 1 , 1994 .
15 Moreover she had the real comfort of knowing that her community appreciated what she was doing ; more , her life excited such admiration that after her death the interment had to be delayed for some days for fear of riots .
16 A verdict of guilty required the sentence to be delayed for twenty-four hours .
17 The conclusive Senate vote was scheduled for Oct. 8 , but had to be delayed for seven days following revelation of new evidence from Anita Hill , 35 , a black University of Oklahoma teacher of law , who alleged that Thomas had subjected her to sexual harassment with explicit , pornographic suggestions when she worked for him at the Department of Education and the EEOC in the early 1980s .
18 This is usually about 18 days after infection , but it may be delayed for several months when arrested larval development occurs .
19 It follows that , except in a case where either the common law or statute allows instant dismissal ( e.g. , for gross misconduct ) , a lecturer can only be dismissed for good cause after being given three months ' notice ( though the lecturer can terminate the agreement on three months ' notice without any reason being assigned ) .
20 Some of the ideas which I discuss are currently rated ‘ improbable ’ , but should not be dismissed for that reason alone : their supporters may be in a minority , but that minority is often a very distinguished one .
21 First , that it detects the affected or at-risk groups , and second that these can then be referred for suitable treatment .
22 Children who do show difficulties in the screening test for vision must be referred for further examination .
23 When a disabled person applied for housing they would generally be referred for medical assessment .
24 Patient 301 was the first person in this family to be referred for genetic counselling .
25 As discussed earlier ( p. 101 ) , a patient thought to require further or more prolonged help may be referred for another kind of treatment .
26 Examples of the effects of water movement can be given for two predator assemblages which have been altered by water transport ( Andrews & Evans , 1983 ) .
27 Moreover , far from ‘ planning out ’ non-conforming industry ( which was a worthy planning aim in earlier years ) such industry ‘ substantially eases the problems of starting and maintaining small scale businesses if permission can be given for such uses to be established in redundant buildings such as disused agricultural buildings , industrial , warehouse , or commercial premises , on derelict sites , or in unsuitable housing ’ .
28 HRP can only be given for complete tax years ( 6 April to 5 April ) , so if you simply gave up work for a few weeks in order to help out , you would be unlikely to qualify .
29 There are always two sets of reasons that can be given for psychical events , one that is phrased in terms of the culture 's Weltanschuung , and the other which the psychoanalytic observer can bring in terms of the unconscious feelings underlying the system .
30 If the income has already borne tax at the basic rate relief will be given for that charge .
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