Example sentences of "[vb base] [pron] [adv prt] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ I always wanted to work with a squad of young players and bring them on for a few seasons . |
2 | put me in for a lovely red for me . |
3 | Of course , this may lead them to run onto the rotted wood , which will give way and let them in for a long fall … |
4 | I 'm sorry , Ellie ; I let you in for a hard time , did n't I ? ’ |
5 | ‘ I hope they catch this cowardly thug and lock him up for a long time . ’ |
6 | trade her in for a new model |
7 | Fit your car with a catalytic converter , if possible , or trade it in for a new model — cars made after 1993 must have them . |
8 | What you did was to save the lot up and cash it in for a big meal . |
9 | It 's a wonderful opportunity , please do n't discard it out of hand because of pride or pique , just think it over for a few days and let me know your decision when you are ready . ’ |
10 | But if you want your life story to grip them by the throat and take them along for a rattling good ride which will haunt them for years to come — forget it . |