Example sentences of "[pron] [vb base] [pron] [noun sg] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | At night , I hold my excuse for a pillow , and think about your face and your hair and your incredible eyes . |
| 2 | The client is encouraged , and initially assisted , in developing and carrying out strategies for testing thoughts and beliefs about what might happen , e.g. ‘ If I ask my boss for a raise he 'll sack me or bite my head off . ’ , |
| 3 | But woe betide the Government , or the Members of this House , who sell our Parliament for a mess of European pottage . |
| 4 | When you use your Card for a transaction to be carried out with or through the agency of another organisation or individual , we reserve the right to supply to that organisation or individual ( as the case may be ) such information as may be appropriate in the circumstances . |
| 5 | If you devise your item for a specific number e.g. divisible by two or four , have an alternative plan in case someone falls sick . |
| 6 | You take your dolly for a walk . |
| 7 | ‘ We interrupt your pleasure for a brief prayer , ’ said Midwinter ; he bowed his head and so did everyone . |
| 8 | The pain had made her lose her breath for a few seconds . |
| 9 | As the blades only meet at a single point when cutting , they retain their sharpness for a lifetime of use . |