Example sentences of "[vb past] off for the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Taking my leave , I headed off for the developing tanks at my studio . |
| 2 | There was an hour of cleaning and a change of crew before we finally lifted off for the short leg down to Abu Dhabi . |
| 3 | After one more anxious glance she took off for the other end of the pool and a quick look showed that he was already on his way , moving with powerful strokes and keeping well clear of her . |
| 4 | In September 1316 Edward retained him for a very large fee in return for the promise of his service with a commensurately large retinue ; and shortly afterwards he and Pembroke set off for the papal curia on a mission which had the repeal of the Ordinances as one of its objectives . |
| 5 | Wilcock set off for the New World . |
| 6 | After a few minutes Crabb returned to the jetty for some extra weights to overcome his buoyancy and , having fitted these to his satisfaction , set off for the Russian cruiser . |
| 7 | She crossed the bridge between the frogs and set off for the far end of the green , where the lane led up into the council estate . |
| 8 | Rather later than planned Rain set off for the Old Mitre pub . |
| 9 | Mrs Major 's party set off for the northern half of the seat to goad the faithful and stir the idle while Mr Major toured the south . |