Example sentences of "[verb] [prep] [pn reflx] for the [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | Having watched television documentaries about life in East Germany , Becker was keen to see for himself for the first time . |
2 | It had been with shame and some irritation that he had recognized in himself for the first time the nagging of jealousy . |
3 | ‘ So what have you been doing with yourself for the last five years ? ’ he asked , leaning back in his chair and looking quizzically at her . |
4 | This awful pain eating away at me is simply anger at myself for the stupid situation I 'm in now . |
5 | She said , ‘ I expect it 'll be something you 'll remember and treasure for the rest of your lives , ’ and Carrie was pleased because she sounded like herself for the first time that day . |