Example sentences of "[pron] and for a [noun] [pron] " in BNC.

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1 It destroyed him and for a time he was engulfed by a deep chasm of despair , drinking heavily , taking amphetamines and LSD — and he was in his sixteenth year of smoking marijuana .
2 She looked at him and for a moment he thought that this time it was going to be easy , this time she would believe him and go to sleep .
3 He found himself smiling widely as he went to obey her and for a moment he felt he had dropped into a home which was familiar to him .
4 It woke her and for a moment she struggled , her hands coming up as if to tear it away .
5 The anticipation drained from her and for a moment she stood irresolute .
6 He turned and glared at her and for a moment she thought the old Georg was going to start carping and nagging and telling her what she ought or ought not to do .
7 Georg looked at her and for a moment she thought he was going to grab her , thought he was going to cry himself , but he suddenly stormed out of the dairy and began to stride up towards the lower pasture .
8 Call us and for a cost we will ensure champagne , fruit and flowers are in your room awaiting your arrival .
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