Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [pers pn] [verb] for [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She seemed so happy and positive and the thing that made me opt for that hospital was when she said , ‘ Childbirth is the woman 's experience , we 're just here to back you up . ’ |
| 2 | In the silence that followed I reached for another scone . |
| 3 | Nor did he wish for any reciprocal act . |
| 4 | ‘ Cake ’ craftily samples Kate Bush and is the sort of subtle start that makes you pant for more . |
| 5 | But everybody was happy there , and er , till this came along , he 's the one that wanted us to work for less . |
| 6 | He waited , out of long experience with dominant characters , until a natural break occurred and used it to ask for some background , starting with how long the Minister had known Miss Morgan . |
| 7 | ‘ All these changes have been made to elevate the level of service and support we provide for all out customers in the UK and Ireland , ’ said Group sales director Roger Little . |
| 8 | I said that someone in Montefiore 's position should check his facts before sounding off , and advised him to campaign for more resources all round instead of trying to trade one disadvantaged group off against another . |
| 9 | The nuzzling continued as his lips found her own , teasing and provoking her to yearn for more depth in the caress , until suddenly he took possession of her mouth in a forceful kiss that went on and on as though it would last for ever . |
| 10 | It was this disappearance that really roused my suspicion , and started me searching for some kind of pattern to make sense of these changes . |
| 11 | Five months later I have at last gained my confidence on Southall ; most of it is the trust and respect we have for each other . |
| 12 | They always were rhythmic , percussive , beaty , tinny , rattly — a tease , in fact , they tickled your feet and left you begging for more . |
| 13 | You should make it clear that she is welcome to entertain any of her friends at home at reasonable times , and help her to cater for this if necessary . |
| 14 | And have you paid for all the rest ? |