Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] [pron] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Instead of blaming them for a small error , I praise them for being 99 percent perfect . |
| 2 | Well we set out with the good intention of taking her for a long walk this morning but er we changed our mind did n't we ? |
| 3 | While BT has the right to terminate the deal between years three and six , it also has the option of extending it for a further three years . |
| 4 | What 's the point in saving everything for a comfortable old age if you 're suffering hardship now ? |
| 5 | Once the girls are at playgroup , Faith spends the rest of the morning catching up on chores before collecting them for a leisurely lunch . |
| 6 | Apply it with a roller in a thin , even coat and let it dry without disturbing it for a good 24 hours . |
| 7 | World champion , and well on the way to winning it for a second time . |
| 8 | Confuse a waitress by asking her for a Big Mac and chips ? |