Example sentences of "[prep] [subord] [verb] for the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Albert writes : ‘ The inescapable conclusion is that the two models of capitalism diverge on the fundamental question of whether to live for the present moment — and to hell with the consequences for future generations — or to plan for a better tomorrow , though it may require sacrifices today . |
| 2 | He paused , as if searching for the right words . |
| 3 | ‘ Stella , ’ he called again , as if asking for the only person he needed . |
| 4 | You do not warm to this lady , who delivers her lines to camera as if waiting for the canned laughter . |
| 5 | She flushed and hesitated , as if realizing for the first time where all this was leading . |