Example sentences of "i [verb] my [noun sg] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm . |
| 2 | In Los Angeles , where I lectured for a living , I pursued my fascination for the harmonic patterns and golden-mean ratios which run so consistently through the sacred art , music and architecture of both Western and oriental mystical traditions . |
| 3 | At night , I hold my excuse for a pillow , and think about your face and your hair and your incredible eyes . |
| 4 | I could n't do anything about Nassim 's cousin being in Pakistan , I reasoned as I rinsed my mouth for the hundredth time . |
| 5 | ‘ When I was 13 , I declared my love for a girl in the street , putting my knees on the ground , ’ he recalls . |
| 6 | Nor was it mere coincidence that I arranged my holiday for a special part of September . |
| 7 | The client is encouraged , and initially assisted , in developing and carrying out strategies for testing thoughts and beliefs about what might happen , e.g. ‘ If I ask my boss for a raise he 'll sack me or bite my head off . ’ , |
| 8 | As for my right hon. Friend 's personal position , may I express my admiration for the frank and manly way in which he has offered his resignation ? |
| 9 | Having applied in June 1991 for recognition of my doctorate , which I obtained in Paris , I presented my candidacy for a CSIC post as a palaeobotanist . |
| 10 | I left my sack for a third time clipped to Sal and relished the cool caress of wind around my back as I finally found out how to enjoy myself on the steep granite of the ridge . |
| 11 | I sacrificed my family for the sake of seven terrorists who were planning bombing raids in some of America 's major cities . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | I held my jaw for a moment . |
| 14 | But gradually I beat my craving for the drug . ’ |