Example sentences of "[pers pn] [subord] [pron] [verb] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nigel wondered if any film star would be discerning enough to employ him if he applied for a chauffeur 's job . |
| 2 | Mitch knelt beside her as she lay for a moment on the ground . |
| 3 | Once or twice , Jack had casually goosed her as she reached for a file . |
| 4 | The crew of the boat on which he was travelling attacked and were about to kill him when he asked for a last favour — to play a tune . |
| 5 | Nigel 's going to come and fit it cos he works for a company who makes and he 's doing them in every room . |
| 6 | Having discussed coloured water and clear water briefly let us move on to the reality of the situation as we find it when we arrive for a session . |
| 7 | His collected resolve in front of his officers is assuring his troops ' confidence in his controlled capacity to lead them as they prepare for an impending battle . |
| 8 | If the code is kept under review , is there any intention to issue an updated version with any alterations to the 1987 edition which is the one that was supplied to me when I asked for a copy ? |
| 9 | The Liberal Democrat candidate for Caerphilly yells after us as we sprint for a non-political platform . |