Example sentences of "[verb] [noun sg] [prep] [v-ing] for the " in BNC.

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1 The new administration was given responsibility for preparing for the forthcoming general election and drafting a new constitution .
2 Male vigour in display could also indicate vigour in caring for the young .
3 Oil companies insist that exploitation can go hand-in-glove with caring for the environment , and have begun an intensive lobbying campaign to support the bill .
4 How could you possibly enjoy yourself if that meant taking time off praying for the holy souls ?
5 If the family finances have been badly affected by the patient 's stroke , you may have to go to work as well as making provision for caring for the patient .
6 I would hope that by the time we come to the next assembly where there is going to be that there will be an opportunity for the churches , er , at home here to take part in preparing for the next assembly .
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