Example sentences of "[prep] [verb] [pron] [noun sg] for [num] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This convention finds statutory confirmation in the Parliament Acts 1911 and 1949 which deprive the House of Lords of any legal power over financial or ‘ Money ’ Bills beyond that of delaying their passage for one month and no longer . |
| 2 | I 'm reporting you for idling your time for two minutes . |
| 3 | herself , so she 'll get her own money plus ninety eight quid for doing my round for two days |
| 4 | That may be so ; but on the other hand , if the plaintiff 's contention is correct , the solicitor may abstain from delivering his bill for 20 years , and then at the end of that time he may deliver it and sue after the expiration of a month from its delivery . |
| 5 | Gon na knock your head for six ! |
| 6 | You can , if you wish , test your heartbeat by taking your pulse for ten seconds and multiplying it by six thus making a minute . |
| 7 | He said he was surprised journalists could compromise their impartiality in covering a matter of public interest by declaring their support for one side or the other . |