Example sentences of "[pers pn] [vb base] [pron] [noun] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm . |
| 2 | At night , I hold my excuse for a pillow , and think about your face and your hair and your incredible eyes . |
| 3 | I accept your reasons for the visit and interview you afforded Lewis Group , but one must admit that the end result has been an indirect advertisement for the Lewis Group of companies which does not necessarily imply a ‘ consideration ’ for services rendered or anything similar . |
| 4 | 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 ’ . |
| 5 | The client is encouraged , and initially assisted , in developing and carrying out strategies for testing thoughts and beliefs about what might happen , e.g. ‘ If I ask my boss for a raise he 'll sack me or bite my head off . ’ , |
| 6 | I share your concern for the future of our hedgerows . |
| 7 | ( ‘ The first assistant director , ’ he says when I query his qualifications for the role , ‘ just had to shout at the second assistant director . ’ ) |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | When I write my diary for the year my starter course at the Fermette Marboeuf will be at the top of my list of outstanding dishes . |
| 10 | At least the manager did n't pounce on me just because I shut my eyes for a few moments . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ I shut my eyes for the second one , ’ joked MacDonald . |
| 12 | But gradually I beat my craving for the drug . ’ |
| 13 | Do not lose interest and let the end of a sentence fade away as you scan your notes for the next remark . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | Yet all too often you sacrifice your dreams for a safe option . |
| 18 | You take your dolly for a walk . |
| 19 | ‘ In the interest of reconstruction and peace and the need to minimise the potential threat to democratic advance … we declare our support for an interim government of national unity , ’ it said . |
| 20 | We send our mandates for the certain death of thousands and ten thousands ! |
| 21 | This year , a new twist : some believe we want their numbers for a direct mailing operation . |
| 22 | Thus , if we restrict our attention for the moment to pupils for whom a statement is made , the proportion ranges across LEAs from less than 1 per cent of the school population to nearly 3 per cent . |
| 23 | ‘ It is vital that we maintain our concentration for the entire match . |
| 24 | Two ideas over-large for reconciliation are fronting each other now , and there 'll be no peace until there 's been — no , ’ he checked himself , ‘ I wo n't say a settlement , but at least a temporary losing and winning that shall silence us both until we get our breath for the next bout . |
| 25 | ‘ We interrupt your pleasure for a brief prayer , ’ said Midwinter ; he bowed his head and so did everyone . |
| 26 | After all , we live our lives for the ability to indulge in pleasurable activities — and believe me , they are not all found at work ! |
| 27 | ‘ We finalise our campaign for the opening of the fair at Naxxar . |
| 28 | We need to show the people of Hungary that we are here , we need their support for the air force and the pilots . |
| 29 | The pain had made her lose her breath for a few seconds . |
| 30 | Full details of this scheme will be given to fans when they book their places for the trip . |