Example sentences of "'d [verb] for a [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Keegan , who guided United to the First Division in the twilight of his playing career , has put the terms he 'd want for a three-year contract to Sir John and his fellow directors .
2 Keegan , who guided United to the First Division in the twilight of his playing career , has put the terms he 'd want for a three-year contract to Sir John and his fellow directors .
3 They 'd hope for a fine day .
4 And then they 'd call for a few days afterwards er whatever .
5 ‘ I thought I 'd go for a quick swim before breakfast , ’ she told them , deeply grateful that there was no sign of Guido .
6 He says that the smoke is drifting through the woods , it 's hardly the type of place you 'd go for a quiet walk .
7 Kev , Does that mean you 'd go for a 3 man central midfield or would play McAllister on the wing .
8 I thought we 'd come for a little walk and
9 ‘ I 'd settle for a Big Mac .
10 A shotgun would be ideal , though I 'd settle for a .22 rifle , but a crossbow will just have to do .
11 ‘ I 'd settle for a few years with four legs like a cheetah and be able to go at forty miles an hour , ’ Otley declared .
12 ‘ Come on , own up — you 'd kill for a good meal , a hot bath , and a soft bed .
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