Example sentences of "[pers pn] [verb] your [noun sg] for [art] " in BNC.

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1 I heard your name for the first time .
2 Er , can I , can I have your agreement for the recommendation then ?
3 Again , on 5 June 1286 , Edward performed homage to Philip IV of France , using the words : ‘ I become your man for the lands which I hold from you on this side of the sea according to the form of peace made between our ancestors ’ .
4 Silicon Amnesia Sir : I bought your magazine for the first time this month and was very annoyed that I have been missing out on an excellent value piece of publishing catering to beginners ( me ) and experienced alike .
5 I share your concern for the future of our hedgerows .
6 I thank your ladyship for the information concerning the Methodist preaching ; their doctrines are most repulsive , and strongly tinctured with impertinence and disrespect towards their superiors , in perpetually endeavouring to level all ranks and to do away with all distinctions , as it is monstrous to be told that you have a heart as sinful as the common wretches that crawl on the earth .
7 did you remember your money for the erm trip ?
8 When you meet your teacher for the first time , tell him , or her , as much as you can about why you decided to have lessons .
9 this National Service you served your country for a set period of time .
10 As things are , I 'd like you to postpone your leave for a bit . "
11 When you use your Card for a transaction to be carried out with or through the agency of another organisation or individual , we reserve the right to supply to that organisation or individual ( as the case may be ) such information as may be appropriate in the circumstances .
12 If you devise your item for a specific number e.g. divisible by two or four , have an alternative plan in case someone falls sick .
13 You take your dolly for a walk .
14 ‘ Please may we borrow your office for a few minutes , Major Spicer ? ’
15 We interrupt your pleasure for a brief prayer , ’ said Midwinter ; he bowed his head and so did everyone .
16 His secretary Pamela reads it off her memo pad : ‘ The VC 's PA rang to say could they have your nomination for the Industry Year Shadow Scheme . ’
17 ‘ Let me invite you to dinner in an hour , ’ said George , ‘ and ’ — this was addressed to Mrs Robinson , who had crept in to stand in the doorway and hear the end of the story , and now stepped forward to play a part — ‘ please , let us borrow your daughter for the evening so that we four can be a company .
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