Example sentences of "[noun] [subord] [noun] [verb] [pron] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's always difficult to come to a conclusion about portable computers because people buy them for different reasons . |
| 2 | My mission , should I decide to accept it , was to find Jack Scamp for Malpass before Nevil found me for Jack Scamp . |
| 3 | A asked ‘ What 's in it for me ? ’ and was told that he would receive £10,000 if W bought it for £100,000 or less . |
| 4 | And just to show that even identical twins can be a bit different Gareth reserved one of his As for biology while Jonathan got one for history . |
| 5 | A week later , poor Walsh was involved in another traumatic final over as Pakistan despatched him for 14 to win off the final ball . |
| 6 | BANKRUPT former publican Maurice Siddle was contemplating suicide before police stopped him for drink-driving on Christmas Day , a court heard . |
| 7 | Draper slouched away , swearing under his breath as Topaz braced herself for battle with Loverin and Liti . |
| 8 | A thing of great beauty , it was not unusual to hear sharp intakes of breath as people beheld it for the first time . |
| 9 | But Ken 's experience in working with wood , coupled to a keen eye for design , was soon put to good use when customers asked him for ideas on pond layout , particularly those with a Japanese flavour . |
| 10 | Schmeichel seemed certain to miss Monday ‘ s Premier League match at Southampton because Denmark need him for their game in Latvia on Wednesday . |
| 11 | A decade ago , Kung Fu martial arts films were banned by Zambian cinemas after Kaunda attacked them for encouraging violence amongst youths . |
| 12 | BANKRUPT former publican Maurice Siddle was contemplating suicide hours before police stopped him for drink driving on Christmas Day , a court heard . |
| 13 | The Iggy-mimicking singer , having removed his trousers , is prancing around in red underpants as Beast joins him for a rap style duet . |