Example sentences of "they [modal v] [be] [adj] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dublin Docks companies operating in the International Financial Services Centre are similar to BCCs , but without the onerous turnover requirements , so they may be suitable for smaller multinationals . |
| 2 | When they also understand that housing costs play a proportionately lower part in pensioners ' expenditure in England than in the rest of Europe , they may be grateful for the way in which we have promoted home ownership . |
| 3 | In particular , they may be useful for parish groups , pastoral councils and members of lay organisations . |
| 4 | If there 've been a whole series of articles articles about health or about food or something like that , no way are they going to do anything else on the subject , unless it 's , it 's brought in a very fierce readers ' letters column or something like that , in which case they may be open for another slant . |
| 5 | There is now increasing evidence that smaller cells of diameter 2–20 um have been seriously underestimated in energy budgets ; they may be responsible for half the total primary production in southern waters and no less in the north . |
| 6 | If we appear to be unable to do without families , then they must be beneficial for us . |
| 7 | They must be good for manual dexterity and keeping children occupied . ’ |
| 8 | they must be good for you |
| 9 | they must be fit for the purpose and |
| 10 | Thus in Cammell Laird and Co Ltd v Manganese Bronze and Brass Co Ltd [ 1934 ] AC 402 , the contract was for the provision of two propellers for a specified ship and it was held that the sellers knew the purpose for which the propellers were required , ie that they should be suitable for the ship in question . |
| 11 | We now have three criteria for the selection of methods and resources : that they should be appropriate for the objectives and the students to be taught ; that they should be practicable in the context of the teaching session ; and that they should be compatible with the personal resources of the teacher . |
| 12 | I 've already answered the underlying question , I do believe that they should have the maximum discretion and then they should be answerable for their decisions to their local electors who want a good police service and want a good education service and there is money there for them to do it if that is their wish . |
| 13 | ‘ Our new net wickets at the University ground will have to be used sparingly , although they should be ready for use just before the Lancashire game on April 19 . ’ |
| 14 | A BBC spokesman insisted the pair had not asked for the changes and promised : ‘ They 'll be available for anyone needing them . ’ |
| 15 | I mean clubs that are arranging fixtures will be responsible for telling , they 'll know where it is , and they 'll be responsible for telling people who are coming there where it is . |
| 16 | Do you reckon they 'll be alright for their Walkmans ? |
| 17 | They 'll be starving for more success ; winning . |
| 18 | One reason is that the commercial transaction test seems to go too far ; many transactions which will be generally regarded as perfectly legitimate forms of investment , are entered into solely , or at least predominantly , for tax reasons , and I think it would be wrong to suggest that they might be taxable for that reason alone . |
| 19 | Perhaps they might be good for you after all ? |
| 20 | They might be ideal for daft holiday-makers , but certainly not for him . |
| 21 | Well the best thing to do when they 're to come here I mean , they might be ready for coming here before you 're off to er Southwold . |
| 22 | Although they might be responsible for a ‘ minor ’ fault , and therefore initially liable for the plantiff 's losses , he suggested that they might ‘ indeed seek a contribution ’ from those responsible for the major damage . |
| 23 | They could be brilliant for Wales . |
| 24 | Well have some more … they could be good for you . |
| 25 | In addition , many employers are reluctant to allow employees to change status because they could be liable for unlimited arrears payments of National Insurance if these are subsequently disallowed by the taxman . |
| 26 | Banks are said to be concerned that they could be liable for pollution from land or property they take as security , and insurers say they may not be able to offer environmental cover in future , restricting coverage to sudden or accidental pollution . |
| 27 | ‘ They 'd be terrible for anyone as a mother and father . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ They 'd be perfect for the Caribbean , for instance . ’ |
| 29 | They 'd be sorry for me , they 'd give me whisky and aspirins and send me to a psychiatrist . |
| 30 | Yeah well b well what I 'm trying to say and I ca n't emphasise it too strongly is that I do n't want anybody going round like writing another stupid letter to somebody saying that erm you know the reason we 're inundated that it has n't been advertised properly cos I tell you what it 'll come back right in our faces cos it 's our bloody fault Well that 's right well we know that I mean I told them all I told them all quite clearly when I was up in Glasgow that they 'd be quiet for at least a month because p it 'll take time to filter through . |