Example sentences of "he [verb] [adj] [noun] for [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He made accomplished paintings for some years thereafter , but his recent work , like Souza 's , disappoints . |
| 2 | As this might be my last opportunity to draw the attention of my hon. Friend the Minister to the topic of the proposed M12 between Chelmsford and the M25 , I seek his assurance that when he receives alternative proposals for that motorway 's line of route , he will take into account that such a motorway may not be required . |
| 3 | The newly-elected councillor must not expect to be elected to the more important committees unless he has special qualifications for any committee . |
| 4 | In his particular style of demi-caractère dance he used classical footwork for most of the time but , from the waist upwards through the body , arms and head , he tried to convey how his performers worked and played in the environment to which they belonged . |
| 5 | He wants continued support for all the existing research units that evaluate screening programmes , and for careful assessments of the long-term outcomes of screening on the population . |
| 6 | He uses scientific methodology for both processes — forming hypotheses , testing them , and going back to the drawing board . |
| 7 | In announcing that he had signed the legislation , Bush issued a statement in which he expressed strong distaste for several ( unidentified ) provisions , and criticized as " unnecessary " the bill 's central attempt to define covert action . |
| 8 | And then of course he gives classical precedence for this Tireseus , Orpheus , those poets who had magical powers , Homer , who suggests not only frugal diet , but chastity will be the best preparation for the poet who has this task in hand . |
| 9 | ‘ So , I started looking around for another job and heard that Mike Martinez , the agent , was looking for someone to do some secretarial work and some negotiating , and that he preferred English girls for such work . |
| 10 | As befitted a man who had been an assistant professional in his youth he had great sympathy for those afflicted by golf mania . |
| 11 | TO ROUND OFF THIS PIECE , I asked Yngwie to list ten albums which he considers essential listening for all guitarists . |
| 12 | Will he accept personal responsibility for any tragedies that occur in the meantime ? |