Example sentences of "be [adj] for this " in BNC.
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| 1 | For , suppose we know that the main variable of interest in the study varies much less within strata than overall , then much more precise estimates are possible for this variable . |
| 2 | Mr Court was a principal architect of this Society as it is today and I am grateful for this opportunity to pay tribute to the very considerable part he has played in the development of the Society over the past 16 years . |
| 3 | I am grateful for this invitation and would like to attend the launch . |
| 4 | I am grateful for this opportunity to clarify any uncertainty that may have resulted from this case , the specific circumstances which lay behind it and the way in which it had to be decided . |
| 5 | However , they were originally scheduled for different nights , but it has always been possible for this scenario to arrise , so why did n't they just schedule the matches to be played at the same time no matter what ? |
| 6 | He said , ‘ I am sorry for this annoyance . |
| 7 | Any of the following tests would be regarded as suitable proof : Passes in the JMB Test in English ( Overseas ) at grade 3 or better up to June 1989 , the JMB Test in English for Speakers of Other Languages from March 1990 ; the AEB Test in English for Educational Purposes at grade III or better in listening , reading and writing ; the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at grade C or better ; the Oxford-Arels Examination ( Higher level ) at Credit or Distinction level ; the IELTS ( British Council/University of Cambridge ) , with an average score of 6 or better and for each component a score of 5 or better ; TOEFL with a score of 550 or better ; the London GCE O level Syllabus B in English Language at grade C or better or in an approved SCE or GCE syllabus in English are acceptable for this purpose . |
| 8 | They are wrong for this country 's future and contrary to this party 's belief in decentralised wage bargaining . |
| 9 | Look out for bags of ready-prepared mixed leaves — they are perfect for this salad . |
| 10 | Lightly cover the eyelid with a neutral block of colour , increasing in depth towards the outer lid and smudge a small amount along the edge of the lower lashes , Clinique 's Naturalist collection of colours are perfect for this . |
| 11 | Clearly the rights of parents , whether they have acted in outrageous ways or not , are sacrosanct for this government and much of the media . |
| 12 | This is the motion that says that the Apex conference would be able to debate issues of a general nature which are appropriate for this Congress , the decision making body of the union and for no other conference in the union . |
| 13 | Otherwise , everything 's been fine for this most casual and flexible of groups . |
| 14 | Fast jabs to the face are ideal for this purpose , because if they look effective they cause the opponent to throw back his head . |
| 15 | Baby jars are ideal for this with the bottom in ( 6mm ) of the cutting in water . |
| 16 | The swimfeeder and baits suitable for it are ideal for this purpose . |
| 17 | Alternatively , the light can be bounced off special reflectors , and sheets of white expanded polystyrene are ideal for this purpose . |
| 18 | , If you feel happy about curling your own hair , heated curlers are ideal for this hair type . |
| 19 | ‘ High-interest , instant-access accounts from banks and building societies are ideal for this money . ’ |
| 20 | Modern compact cameras are ideal for this work because if you are scouting out miles of water the last thing you want is ten tons of equipment dangling round your neck . |
| 21 | It has a softwood front fascia , ‘ brick ’ front piers are optional for this concrete-panelled garage |
| 22 | He can practise forming as many words as possible from one long word or a collection of single letters : the letter units from a Scrabble set are useful for this purpose . |
| 23 | A small set of binoculars are useful for this work and polarising sunglasses are an absolute must . |
| 24 | She had been homesick for this city , and the years of marriage to Nahum slipped away . |
| 25 | Night Goblin units with Fanatics are good for this . |
| 26 | The short flats are good for this ; they are also useful for blocking in colour and for short strokes . |
| 27 | ‘ One thing 's for sure , lad , we are going to get the swines who are responsible for this . ’ |
| 28 | Central NACAB office and the 22 area offices are responsible for this mammoth task , which until recently has accounted for one fifth of the NACAB budget . |
| 29 | ‘ Zach , ’ she said , looking directly at him , ‘ I presume you are responsible for this . ’ |
| 30 | But it is a few rich people who are responsible for this , not the growing numbers of the poor . |