Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [verb] [noun prp] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So probably a total stock of a dozen or more White Clouds , a dozen Zebra Danios , five female and one male American Flags ( females have a dot on the dorsal fin ) , six Black Widows and Six Red Eyes , with perhaps six Rosy or Aurulius barbs ( though I have my doubts about the later having once come across three three-inch specimens that tried to eat Corydoras for breakfast ) and the pair of sluggard cats . |
| 2 | They have also been able to drive down costs faster than the locals and so create new export possibilities , even back to Japan ; a feat that has eluded Detroit for decades . |
| 3 | But they were still respectful to the Emperor ; as fellow-Muslims they were part of the group that had dominated India for centuries , and it is unlikely that he was nearly as worried by their attitude as he was by the threat of Persian invasions like the one that led to Delhi being captured and plundered in 1739 , or by the rebellious Marathas of western India , Hindu in religion and devoted to cavalry raids to plunder their neighbours . |
| 4 | The high-street chain Comet had a tighter contract than most small dealers and has sued BSB for £10 million ; the manufacturer Philips has sued for over £50 million . |
| 5 | Anne was disappointed that her plan was dismissed but suggested inviting Chris for meals . |