Example sentences of "you [adv] [verb] for [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Would you rather wait for the other ladies ? ’ he ventured , obviously torn between his duty and the thought of her sitting alone in such rowdy company for several minutes . |
| 2 | As a young actor you obviously went for a great deal of variety in characters and accents . |
| 3 | When hiring tools from HSS Hire Shops you only pay for the actual time the equipment is in use ; in addition you have the HAE assurance that the tools you select are regularly maintained , and are in a safe condition . |
| 4 | Even if you only work for a few hours a week , take out professional indemnity insurance . |
| 5 | ‘ Alex , ’ said the producer , ‘ could you just stay for a quick word ? ’ |
| 6 | so if you just go for the two |
| 7 | Of course you always fear for the worst , but she was reunited with her child , ’ Ms Davis said . |
| 8 | Do you always go for the same kinds of things ? |
| 9 | I have made it a point of honour to spare you moral blackmail of the ‘ Do you honestly suppose for a single moment that I would be capable of stooping to such beastliness ? ’ variety , and I shall not waver even at this supreme moment . |
| 10 | It was with absolute truth that I answered one of the interviewers who asked ‘ Are you a bird of passage by choice or do you really wish for a steady job ? ’ |
| 11 | That may be the case if you want a full four-seater with a decent avionics fit , but if you primarily fly for the sheer thrill of flying and are happy with map and eyeball navigation , it is more than possible to fly for well under half of that sum . |