Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun sg] and [vb past] it for " in BNC.

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1 I lay on my back and watched it for a second , then got up and ran after her as fast as I could , again just because I knew I could n't catch her .
2 It was as if the attacking force had drawn back their battering-ram and steadied it for one final assault .
3 Nick reached across the table , took her hand and held it for a moment .
4 I stole the candle from its socket and sold it for a crust of bread and a stoup of water from an ale wife .
5 Kelly returned his kiss and held it for a fraction longer than she should have .
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