Example sentences of "[verb] i [vb infin] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It made me forget for a moment how low sales figures so often are nowadays , as there are some exciting campaigns planned , some clever gimmicks , some expensive promotions and , more important , some wonderful books . |
| 2 | I did n't think I 'd be able to keep my sanity or my family if it happened again , but there was no way I was going to let him make me sign for a loan I did n't want . |
| 3 | ‘ Let me think for a while . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Ca n't think of anywhere myself , let me think for a minute . |
| 5 | She watched me eat for a while , mumbled something and left . |
| 6 | He turned to a small table by the door , struck a match to light the oil-lamp , and then carefully adjusted it , making me wait for an answer . |
| 7 | I 'm saying no matter what my mum would never let me come for an hour , two hour . |
| 8 | ‘ My qualifications bear scrutiny , ’ Leith answered , ‘ but what do I do for a reference ? |
| 9 | How do I apply for a birth certificate ? |
| 10 | How do I apply for a loan ? |