Example sentences of "[prep] you for the [adj] [num] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ My dear , your real mother has been looking after you for the past twenty years , ’ said Miss Rose sharply . |
| 2 | I 've been trying to get hold of you for the past two hours ! ’ the man exclaimed harshly as he stared down at Laura , who was gazing back at him as though she 'd seen a ghost . |
| 3 | I had to practically bite my knuckles to keep my hands off you for the last three weeks , and I did it because of your innocence ! |
| 4 | ‘ I 've been waiting for you for the past three hours , pacing the corridors , wearing out the carpet . |
| 5 | She 's got to put up with you for the next six months or more ! ’ |
| 6 | We 'll stick with you for the next three months , with fresh advice on the latest findings in psychology and exercise , and more glorious recipes . |