Example sentences of "[v-ing] [prep] him for [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Afterwards , the representative from the film company said , ‘ I 've been looking after him for two weeks and that 's the first time I 've seen his teeth … . ’ |
| 2 | In October , Hopper married Michelle Phillips who had been living with him for some months . |
| 3 | In December 1936 Lance Henly , the Club 's forbearing Secretary for 15 years , resigned through ill-health , and the Brewery settled the £149 debt owing to him for 20 months unpaid expenses . |
| 4 | During the civil war he cast cannon for the king , Prince Rupert staying with him for three days in October 1642 . |
| 5 | ‘ Do n't even bother speaking to him for 24 hours before a match , ’ was the advice of a Danish team-mate . |
| 6 | which in a way were pleased we have n't got to make the heart rending decision of him having his legs off , cos Denny told us , mum kept saying to him for three days , he would arch his back ooh , ooh , could n't move , and mum said yes he |
| 7 | Unfortunately , too many students take what seems the easy way out , and try to remain tied to their tutor 's apron strings throughout the course , relying on him for detailed notes and guidance . |
| 8 | Walter is backed up by Graham Nicholson , who takes over in July after working with him for 18 months . |