Example sentences of "[to-vb] [pron] [pers pn] [verb] for the " in BNC.

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1 But she had n't been able to hear what he said for the roaring in her ears .
2 But we do have to do everything he wants for the next month or so . ’
3 Intensive indoor rearing of livestock is relatively new and people are only just beginning to realise what it means for the animals .
4 ‘ Now the way is open to St Bede 's and St Augustine 's parents to get what they need for the good of their children .
5 Gabriel sold all his farm tools to pay what he owed for the sheep .
6 Now we 're going to see what he does for the economy , what he does for the underclass , and so on
7 ‘ It appears that you are willing to sacrifice what you want for the good of others , ’ he said softly .
8 In small group discussions , happily married men with children clearly saw fidelity as part of their lives ; although not immune to other women 's charms , they were not prepared to jeopardize what they had for the sake of a night of passion .
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