Example sentences of "i [verb] [adj] [noun sg] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Er I mean Standard Life for instance tied with the Halifax , G A with the Derbyshire , erm endless societies have tied . |
| 2 | I used soft leather for hinges , gluing the leather to the flapper valve and nailing the top of the leather to the box and partition . |
| 3 | I used this technique for areas of detail , or when I needed deeper areas in large washes . |
| 4 | Collecting my bags I noted one channel for Australians and New Zealanders , another for all others . |
| 5 | When the fishkeeping bug really takes hold of the family , I suspect another tank for Angels and a few other larger fish will find its way into the house . |
| 6 | He hands me a billy and suggests I get some snow for water and a few twigs to start the fire . |
| 7 | No , I mean I , cos I , you know I , i I spend a long time coarse fishing so I understand actual fishing for pleasure as opposed |
| 8 | Ever since I started this job for Stan I 've had wisecracks about being an Anarchist , Anti-Christ , the lot . |
| 9 | I talked utter rubbish for hours , and on the few occasions that I faltered Lorne would break in and take over until I had recovered my strength . |
| 10 | No wonder that in this setting , during those impressionable years , I acquired lasting respect for tradition and veneration for the past . |
| 11 | Even if I thought strict liability for accidents wrong in principle , I would prefer that manufacturers of both washing machines and automobiles be held to that standard than that only one of them be . |
| 12 | I make the beds first thing in the morning , but on Thursday I do enough shopping for Friday , so that on Friday I do n't go out , I do all my housework . |
| 13 | That was best night 's sleep I had last night for ages . |
| 14 | No I I prefer longer hair for women |
| 15 | Despite some reservations I recommend this book for college and industrial libraries as a reference book for environmental scientists . |
| 16 | I do n't know how much to take , I might take ten pounds worth or something , I do n't need that much why , I need some money for Saturday as well do n't I ? , should n't need that much though |
| 17 | I HAVE little sympathy for John Major after his ‘ exhausting ’ 12-day schedule . |
| 18 | Because I have little patience for people who waste their time on idle speculation without any evidence to support their suspicions — and now , ’ he continued inexorably , ‘ since we understand each other , I suggest you go and have your shower , get dressed and eat some breakfast . |
| 19 | ‘ Certainly I have tremendous admiration for Leeds and feel they can go all the way to the European Cup final . ’ |
| 20 | Carling was quick to praise the Aussies , insisting : ‘ I have tremendous respect for Australia , who are great world champions . |
| 21 | Editor , — I have great sympathy for Duncan M Williams . |
| 22 | Labour will now be on the line they will have to deal with the axe grinders instead of helping them to sharpen their axes and the difference between ourselves and Mr and I have great respect for Mr and I believe his attempt to keep the debate about the future of Highfields and Moat on a rational basis has been very positive but completely unsuccessful and I believe now that we have to look for a way forward . |
| 23 | Although I have great respect for W. 's consultant and for the dedication of the staff , it seems to me that they have been manoeuvred into a position from which a change is necessary , even if it is a change that carries the risk of interpretation by W. as ‘ yet another adult rejection and failure . ’ |
| 24 | I have this penchant for crap literature — |
| 25 | ‘ I have full responsibility for fund-raising and publicity and because I took on a new post it means I am introducing my own ideas in consultation with the directors and chairman . |
| 26 | ‘ As it happens , ’ says John , ‘ I have more respect for men like Galbraith who are at least prepared to speak their minds , than for those who smiled in my presence but protested I was ‘ not a local man ’ . ’ |
| 27 | USAN I ZUN BI Living for love ; a tropical hurricane arriving from over the sea , generally at dawn |