Example sentences of "[vb infin] and [verb] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 I believe I understand what makes the heart of Britain beat , what inspires all those millions of families across the land to go out each day to work and strive and create for the future .
2 Students are helped to maximize their performance , to cope with academic and other difficulties that may arise and to prepare for the future beyond the Course .
3 She said , ‘ I expect it 'll be something you 'll remember and treasure for the rest of your lives , ’ and Carrie was pleased because she sounded like herself for the first time that day .
4 ‘ Lighting can try and compensate for the lack of colour by creating certain moods .
5 I think I 'll try and go for the scouse game then ( unless that is going to be postponed — would it depend on us getting through to the next round of the FA Cup ? ) .
6 The two sides were a world apart and while Northern hope for successive victories in their final two games for survival , Wigan can relax and prepare for the Silk Cut Cup final at Wembley on May 2 against Castleford .
7 Can I have my ring back and then Christopher can go and look for the ring that he had on his head , he had a wooden one on his head , do you remember ?
8 She also went up on to the stage afterwards to meet the singers , and endeared herself to them all when one of the chorus asked , ‘ Why do n't you come and audition for the company ? ’
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