Example sentences of "a [noun] [verb] [vb pp] [pron] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Carolyn commented on them , and for once incurred Bryony 's pleased attention , as she explained how a friend had made them for her to an ancient design , and that unlike any shoes you could buy , they were made to last a lifetime , were completely healthy and natural , and did not threaten to deform the foot or posture in any way . |
| 2 | A policeman had suspected them for loitering about , they would n't give a reasonable explanation or account of themselves . |
| 3 | But now a couple have volunteered themselves for Gwendolen to adopt . |
| 4 | A GRATEFUL reader who would like to thank her daughter for the surprise of a lifetime has nominated her for this week 's bouquet . |
| 5 | Persistent colds , coughs and a temperature have dogged her for the last year . |
| 6 | They 're proud of their DIY achievements , which they often find better — and a lot more satisfying — than if a professional had done it for them . |