Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] [adv prt] for an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He said Libya was not being ‘ stubborn ’ , but merely holding out for an honourable solution to the crisis . |
| 2 | Yet as was noted , inventions , like choices , are always constrained by social experiential factors such as available opportunities and knowledge of alternatives ; even the most ardent indeterminist would acknowledge such things ( while still holding out for an irreducible residue of free choice ) . |
| 3 | He was also crying out for an efficient office . |
| 4 | Paint on oil-based paint , then partially rub off for an antiqued look . |
| 5 | When cutting , err on the large size , then pare back for an accurate fit , leaving the new timber about 3mm proud of the rest of the sill |
| 6 | Friends of hers who already have babies tend to speak frankly and moan openly , with a lengthy litany of ‘ nevers ’ : ‘ You 'll never go out for an impromptu evening … sleep through the night … read a book in the bath … go to the loo in peace again ! ’ |