Example sentences of "i [vb base] [pron] [noun] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm . |
| 2 | I accept your reasons for the visit and interview you afforded Lewis Group , but one must admit that the end result has been an indirect advertisement for the Lewis Group of companies which does not necessarily imply a ‘ consideration ’ for services rendered or anything similar . |
| 3 | Again , on 5 June 1286 , Edward performed homage to Philip IV of France , using the words : ‘ I become your man for the lands which I hold from you on this side of the sea according to the form of peace made between our ancestors ’ . |
| 4 | I share your concern for the future of our hedgerows . |
| 5 | ( ‘ The first assistant director , ’ he says when I query his qualifications for the role , ‘ just had to shout at the second assistant director . ’ ) |
| 6 | I thank your ladyship for the information concerning the Methodist preaching ; their doctrines are most repulsive , and strongly tinctured with impertinence and disrespect towards their superiors , in perpetually endeavouring to level all ranks and to do away with all distinctions , as it is monstrous to be told that you have a heart as sinful as the common wretches that crawl on the earth . |
| 7 | When I write my diary for the year my starter course at the Fermette Marboeuf will be at the top of my list of outstanding dishes . |
| 8 | ‘ I shut my eyes for the second one , ’ joked MacDonald . |
| 9 | But gradually I beat my craving for the drug . ’ |