Example sentences of "be [verb] his [noun pl] for the " in BNC.

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1 Unable to take up residence in the Baabda palace occupied by Gen Aoun , this was where he had been conducting his consultations for the formation of a government of national unity .
2 Unable to take up residence in the Baabda palace occupied by Gen Aoun , this was where he had been conducting his consultations for the formation of a government of national unity .
3 Thus , although it has been stated that there are practically no high kicks in kung fu , the practitioner who emulates the crane is training his legs for the highest possible kicks .
4 But Gary was keeping his predictions for the gilt market restrained .
5 Harold was flexing his muscles for the perfect balance , teeth bared , knife poised over his head .
6 More 's eloquence has set the tone for much historical writing on the subject , but while one should not deny that enclosures created a good deal of suffering , one should also remember that More was exaggerating his points for the sake of effect .
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