Example sentences of "[pn reflx] but for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The problem was that we were firefighting not just for ourselves but for so many of our clients , and firefighting takes up a lot of time and emotionally is a strain . |
| 2 | ‘ That is why we must succeed , not just for ourselves but for the Lord Cardinal . |
| 3 | ‘ However , ’ he continued smoothly , not giving Rachel a chance to say anything , ‘ if we are to create a harmonious atmosphere , not only for ourselves but for everyone else on this unit , then I think we have to agree not to discuss the past . |
| 4 | The story that follows can be likened to a tale of exploration , not a new land that he stumbled across , but an important discovery , not only for himself but for the whole of mankind . |
| 5 | He tried to keep himself to himself but for years and years he had windows broken , excrement and rubbish was dumped in his garden and he would be woken in the early hours by children as young as 12 and 13 throwing stones at his window . |
| 6 | He tried to keep himself to himself but for years and years he had windows broken , excrement and rubbish was dumped in his garden and he would be woken in the early hours by children as young as 12 and 13 throwing stones at his window . |
| 7 | Social discipline is wanted not just for itself but for these ends . |
| 8 | It may not quite be a Booker Prize contender is in itself but for the memories it brings back it is a wonder . |
| 9 | But she did believe that her revelations had not been bestowed upon her for herself but for everybody . |
| 10 | She is weak and ill but her first prayer is not for herself but for her unborn child who is dedicated to Christ 's service . |
| 11 | But the tears , surprisingly , were no longer for herself but for Finn and Francie so long ago , especially Francie . |
| 12 | The agony was in her heart , not just for herself but for everyone , everyone but Fernando Serra . |
| 13 | I knew I needed a job not only for myself but for her . |
| 14 | I was glad to accept the honour not so much for myself but for the cutter service as a whole when it was confirmed that I was to attend at Buckingham Palace the following summer . |
| 15 | In short , statistics relating to old people are presented in such a way as to spread a great deal of gloom about the future , not only for the old themselves but for society at large . |