Example sentences of "for [verb] [pers pn] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 But what , precisely , is the theoretical basis for denying it the honorific title of " democracy " ?
2 In order to do this , you may find that first you need to look at your feelings of anger and resentment at your partner for denying you the ordinary experience of conception and pregnancy .
3 Thank you for sending me the closing statement for the above account .
4 We chose to tackle the walk from north to south , not least because the route passes our home in the south — though the excellent official guide provides duplicate maps and instructions for waling it the other way .
5 I 've never loved him , but now I 've started to hate him — for making me the mercenary bitch I am .
6 Lastly , I would like to thank my parents for making me the Judaeo-Christian hybrid that I am ; and my husband Timothy Boon for his support and ( not always welcome ) criticism .
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