Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun sg] for [adj] the " in BNC.

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1 The National Rivers Authority has only given its approval for half the planned graveyard .
2 The National Rivers Authority has only given its approval for half the planned graveyard .
3 He laughed , a bitter sound that made her ache for all the pain it conveyed .
4 Aelred suggested that the Commission write to the Rev. MacLean expressing their gratitude for all the help he has given .
5 The form of words that he used were these : ‘ Lord king , I do you homage for all the lands which I ought to hold from you ’ .
6 He roared with laughter , shaking his head for all the world as if Caterina were some naughty imp and he an indulgent uncle .
7 She could just as well have been arranging my funeral for all the co-operation I offered her .
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