Example sentences of "[adj] for [pers pn] in the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But she was just so bubbly and so vivacious , and she looked so young despite being well over eighteen , that there was something almost right for her in the part . |
| 2 | Cries could be heard from the stairs as the policemen tried to make their way up to the landing , the remaining boys making it as difficult as possible for them in the hope that their brother would get away . |
| 3 | They were dry for him in the morning . |
| 4 | That meant the Minister of Transport was answerable for them in the House of Commons . |
| 5 | But people can only provide for their own welfare in a capitalist society if opportunities are available for them in the labour market- and for most , because of transport and accessibility problems , child-care issues and constraints on long-distance migration , it must be the very local labour market . |
| 6 | Shulamith Firestone undoubtedly did everyone a great service by vigorously extending this notion to women , and pointing out the absurdity of men 's viewing themselves as totally detached individuals in relation to the rest of society , while still expecting to go home to a wife who would always have their dinner hot for them in the evening . |
| 7 | They are also warned of the need to be satisfied that the contract is suitable for them in the light of their circumstances and financial position . |
| 8 | so er , it 'll be nice for them in the summer , especially for the little sister , now she 's getting more confident in the summer like they can go to all the shows and that |
| 9 | And tell the chamberlains to have an apartment made ready for him in the King 's Tower , the best they can offer . |
| 10 | A plate of poisoned fish stood ready for him in the dining-room , but he did not come home . |