Example sentences of "for [pos pn] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Since the identity of the lover — the woman — becomes submerged in the other lover 's desire for her/his body , one of the two may become afraid and want to kill the other .
2 ‘ One of the reasons for my downfall is that I am a rep for Taunton Cider , and one of the first things Yvonne told me was to keep off alcohol . ’
3 Axel shuddered , then continued , ‘ Well , he was partly to blame for my downfall . ’
4 He feels for my breasts and sucks them like an earnest kitten .
5 The voyage will certainly be a very expensive one but I doubt not my work will have a great sale in consequence and if so amply repay me for my exertions .
6 I 'm going for my lunch now .
7 ‘ I 'm just off for my lunch , ’ said Wexford firmly .
8 For my lunch , a half-a-cup of chicken bullion made with a
9 I stopped at the church for my lunch , sitting on a hot tombstone looking out across the fields to Semer Water .
10 I am hungry having been too upset for my morning egg because of a difficulty with the soldiers which Pa refused to do anything about , then heartlessly reproduced the very same egg for my lunch .
11 no you give me a pound for my lunch out of there
12 I did n't have any any any almonds for my lunch .
13 Yeah , I had some for my lunch .
14 Du n no what I fancy for my lunch .
15 I might get one of those for my lunch , hold that .
16 no , it 's for my lunch tomorrow you see
17 This video is for my generation but can be used by anybody .
18 ‘ I 'm gratified to find you so concerned for my welfare , Li Yuan .
19 That they were pleased with whatever deal they 'd made for my release .
20 He added : ‘ They will ask for my release but if I am back in Liverpool 's first team then I 'll have to weigh it up .
21 The first was of my parents appealing for news of me and — of course — for my release .
22 He expressed gratitude to " the millions of my compatriots and those in every corner of the globe who have campaigned tirelessly for my release " .
23 It is not you but my kidnappers who care for me now , who feed me and clothe me and shelter me while you sit safe and secure at home trying to find new ways to avoid paying for my release !
24 All you had to do was to hold up the negotiations until I got desperate and then bully me into authorizing the Japanese deal on the pretext of raising money to pay for my release !
25 If the military really believes in the justification of its exclusive stance , then let it stick to its guns and prosecute me for my actions .
26 Instead of being supported by the teaching staff , I was criticised for my actions , and consequently decided it would be best to keep quiet about such incidents during my training , as I knew any real change could only be made from within the profession .
27 If we do n't get out of here , I whisper inside Rainbow 's ear , I will not be responsible for my actions .
28 ‘ And remember I mean what I say , Robyn — no more stupidity or I might not be responsible for my actions . ’
29 ‘ I 'm giving you one final warning , Adam — if you touch me I wo n't be held responsible for my actions ! ’
30 I would not be responsible for my actions if I saw him . ’
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