Example sentences of "be [verb] for most " in BNC.
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| 1 | Both teams 's lack of scoring power always threatened a goalless draw and there was little to suggest the deadlock would be broken for most of the match . |
| 2 | They have the advantage that they can be calculated for most countries in the world . |
| 3 | Even for severely ill patients a good long term outlook can be expected for most of those undergoing transplantation ; the overall survival of 70% at a mean of 69 months for those discharged from hospital after such an operation compares favourably with the long term results of cardiac transplantation worldwide . |
| 4 | Daily grooming is to be recommended for most breeds , and it can be helpful to allow a puppy to become used to the sensation , even though its coat will probably need less attention than that of an adult dog . |
| 5 | It seemed inevitable that application for export licences would be made for most of these , given the unlikelihood of purchase within Britain . |
| 6 | Simon thought it sensible and practical ‘ which is more than can be said for most of their gimmicks , but ’ he warned her , ‘ if they like it they 'll take it over as their own . |
| 7 | Thereafter 3 sets of 10 repetitions should be used for most exercises in all routines . |
| 8 | Alternatively , an internal ISDN card can be used for most desktop computers . |
| 9 | It is a method of behaviour control that can be used for most forms of behaviour management except where the children are being destructive or likely to hurt someone else or themselves . |
| 10 | It is just a question of knowing when to use it : not , I would think , for food , or , usually , cosmetics ; but illustration appears to be more successful than photography for fashion , and it can clearly be used for most other types of product . |
| 11 | However , development work with social workers produced an analysis of these concepts which suggested they could both be encompassed for most people by the following factors : |
| 12 | They used their own judgment about how much threat would be involved for most people in those circumstances . |
| 13 | Meanwhile , the most useful descriptions remain a combination of the ‘ traditional ’ social grades , plus the other demographics ( age , sex , etc. ) plus media exposure ( which can be obtained for most products and many individual brands from the Target Group Index ) , plus any other relevant information about their behaviour in relation to the product concerned . |
| 14 | The amendments provided in particular ( i ) that the word " Socialist " should be removed from the Croatian republic 's name , leaving it as the Republic of Croatia , and that a new flag and coat of arms should be devised ; ( ii ) that the Cyrillic alphabet , still the main medium for the 600,000 Serbs in Croatia ( 4.5 per cent of the republic 's population ) , should be derecognized for most purposes , except in those areas where a majority still used it ; and ( iii ) that the presidency of the republic should be replaced by a new system involving a president and six vice-presidents , while the executive council of the republic should be redesignated as its government . |
| 15 | Will special instructions be required for most of the staff , in order that the materials can be fully utilised , or will it be the ‘ toy of one or two people ; or will it lie dormant in a cupboard until someone revives interest in it ? |
| 16 | Removable covers can be purchased for most of the lounge suites on offer . |