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

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1 The Conservative Party has always stood for the protection of the citizen and the defence of the rule of law .
2 Kathleen had always rushed for the post , even in the days when their father had laughed at her eagerness and stood above her as she scooped up the white and brown envelopes .
3 He said he had always worked for the benefit of his country and could not be held responsible for how the hard currency he procured was spent by its leaders .
4 He said he had always worked for the benefit of his country and could not be held responsible for how the hard currency he procured was spent by its leaders .
5 We have always cared for the countryside .
6 Mr Beecham 's voice was stiff now as he replied , ‘ We have always acted for the house and I shall be happy to continue doing so .
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