Example sentences of "[modal v] [verb] for [pers pn] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's surprising what they 'll pay for it this time of year . ’ |
| 2 | There was nothing I could do for it this time' ) , but ‘ Is She Really Going Out With Him ? ’ , formerly ditched , now finds itself reinstated , although apparently in a setting designed to tease out its reluctant humour once and for all . |
| 3 | Its aim was social , to equip the child with accomplishments that would secure for it gainful employment , and this , doubtless , was a major inducement for parents to spend money ; but every advertisement boasts that the school will instil those virtues — sobriety , obedience , industry , thrift , benevolence and compassion — that educationalists regard as the virtues of a successful social man . |
| 4 | She has a part of me inside her , and I know she will come for me some day . |
| 5 | Let us discuss what his ransom should be , since you are so generous as to entertain the possibility , and I will get for you full assurance that he shall be restrained from ever infringing your territory or your person again . |
| 6 | Also , I will get for you another blouse , Antonietta said . |