Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] you for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I came to apologise for hitting you , ’ she began determinedly , ‘ and to thank you for the cheque . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ The money is a bona fide payment in thanks for your co-operation and to compensate you for the upheaval . |
| 3 | Even though I have chained and muzzled you for the wolf you are , still your eyes challenge and your mind defies . ’ |
| 4 | It will invigorate you , clearing the night away and preparing you for the day . |
| 5 | The drama school training will only lay the foundations and prepare you for the profession you are joining . |
| 6 | A regular beauty treatment , relaxation therapy , yoga class , or even a quick visit to a health farm can be all it takes to repair the week 's damage to body and soul , and prepare you for the week ahead . |
| 7 | I 've moved back into and er I 'd just like to say I 'm sure on behalf of all of you and the people of that we see this as a tremendous move and thank you for the work you 've put in . |
| 8 | Erm , Chair , delegates thank you for the welcome and thank you for the invitation to speak to you . |
| 9 | ‘ I hope things go well for all of you , ’ I added ( with uncharacteristic generosity ) , ‘ and thank you for the present . |
| 10 | ‘ And thank you for the interview . ’ |
| 11 | Or else he could have fed and kept you for the rest of your life ! ’ |
| 12 | ‘ Not in this weather , but thank you for the thought , my dear one . |
| 13 | ‘ No — but thank you for the contact . ’ |
| 14 | ‘ No , but thank you for the offer . |