Example sentences of "for the [noun sg] being " in BNC.
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| 1 | While Liphook awaits the judgement of the inspectorate , hoping it will clearly vindicate one side or the other , it is not possible — unless people have inside information — to blame either the headteacher or the parents for the damage being done . |
| 2 | For the surgery being considered here , often called ‘ conversion surgery ’ , involves one or more of several procedures which aim to transform as far as is possible the subject 's anatomy so that it approximates that of a member of the preferred sex . |
| 3 | The best argument for the statue being a fixture was its careful siting in the West Lawn so as to form an integral part of the architectural design of the west elevation of the house . |
| 4 | Varnishes can be used direct from the container if the diameter is large enough for the brush being used , but it is better to pour the varnish into a paint kettle which has a wire stretched across the middle , so that excess varnish can be scraped off on the wire . |
| 5 | Tudjman , who had urged local leaders in Trogir ( west of Split ) on May 5 to demonstrate at the naval base to show the world their support for the battle being waged by the Croatian leadership , was accused by the Defence Secretariat of inflaming sentiments against the army . |
| 6 | My ‘ put downs ’ and arguments for the Scum being scum , although indeniably true are getting a bit thin . |
| 7 | Frank had come up with his idea due to the accident of circumstances : the work surrounding him in Bristol , and the association of ideas — Blackett 's idea for the pi-meson being applied successfully for the muon . |
| 8 | Oh yes when I went to Stronsay Academy first we were very much kids for the country being all this country ones and often we 'd sometimes be and said some terribly wild and woolly awfully countrified phrase you know until pride sort of came to our rescue when we we got out of it as much as ever we could . |
| 9 | Well go for democracy the decision being you know for the country being taken by three |
| 10 | Responses range from bribing ( as your competitors do ) to refusing to bribe at all , but making adjustments ( for instance to price ) that will compensate for the bribe being offered and allow competition for a contract to be real . |
| 11 | All this has resulted in our profit for the Division being significantly higher in the second half compared with the first half of the year . |
| 12 | ‘ I was wondering , ’ said Owen , ‘ if , in return for the levy being abandoned — ’ |
| 13 | Caring is a costly business , and even though there are other benefits available , such as attendance allowance for the person being cared for , and also grants to help with alterations and improvements , a great deal of extra expense is paid for by the carers themselves — for example , special diets and extra heating . |
| 14 | Caring for Someone provides a wealth of information on the range of benefits available for the person being cared for , and the carer . |
| 15 | The word ‘ clinically ’ here can be dangerously misleading , for the decision being made has a major ethical component . |
| 16 | While there are signs that the situation is changing , the reasons for the subject being pervaded by such conservatism and isolationism lie in the history of its development . |
| 17 | Before moving on to make use of the database , it was necessary to assess whether or not the data itself was valid for the organisation being studied , bearing in mind that so far the exercise had been a systems-thinking one , rather than a study of what was happening in practice . |
| 18 | The nearer we came to Halifax , we found the houses thicker , and the villages greater in every bottom ; and not only so , but the sides of the hills , which were very steep every way , were spread with houses , and that very thick ; for the land being divided into small enclosures , that is to say , from two acres to six or seven acres each seldom more ; every three or four pieces of land had a house belonging to it . |
| 19 | Mahwah , New Jersey-based Israeli company Defense Software & Systems Inc says it agreed with Israel Corp Ltd for a joint venture to be incorporated in the US to hold an 80.1% interest in Tower Semiconductor Ltd , the name chosen for the company being formed to own and operate National Semiconductor Corp 's existing facility in Migdal Haemek , Israel , running it as an independent semiconductor business . |
| 20 | It had become clear that this also needed to be educational activity , with a high profile for curriculum and the quality of student experiences , with any material gain for the school being a bonus rather than raison d'etre . |
| 21 | Use a good quality paint or varnish brush , and the size should be suitable for the surface being coated . |
| 22 | They will be more than grateful to the English Poundstretcher League for the experience being gained by 13 of their 16-man squad . |
| 23 | If suitable offers are received for the work being put out to tender today , Scotland will become the first country in the world with a fully-integrated national road management system using electronic roadside signs to warn and divert drivers on major routes and new , in-car navigation systems to beat urban traffic problems . |
| 24 | ‘ In other words , we would not vote for the ball being thrown in any direction , for instance to someone running onto it from deep . |
| 25 | ‘ The only reason for the peephole being there is for employees of the hotel to watch people undressing , showering or involved in sexual intercourse , ’ said lawyer Jerry Summer . |
| 26 | The Matthew Nelson computer laboratory designed to meet the special needs of students with physical disabilities was opened in Murray Hall with equipment for the laboratory being generously donated by the Hewlett Packard Company . |
| 27 | Each of the factors to be taken into account is then scored , for the product being examined , in relation to the other products on the list . |
| 28 | Imagine firstly that we have a demand for bank lending at some level set by the rate of interest charged on that lending , other conditions for the moment being given . |
| 29 | A fire in the roof space above the directors ' boardroom was to blame for the match being delayed 40 minutes , but the fans did not panic as police and fire service personnel ensured there was no danger . |
| 30 | But in fact it would be beneficial to all parties for the supplier to receive a lump sum in exchange for the input being priced at marginal cost , because this would lead to optimal proportions being used ( Vernon and Graham , 1971 have a demonstration ) . |