Example sentences of "[adv prt] and [vb infin] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | He described one , a boy who was glad to come in and sit for him , and bring his spade . |
| 2 | Once people have been diagnosed as suffering from food poisoning , or have been struck down by viral infactions and diseases caused by doubtful practices , it is necessary for somebody to step in and legislate for the industry . |
| 3 | Because I felt extremely low , and needed company , I telephoned Esme on Wednesday evening , the day Father died , to ask if she would come out for a canoe ride from the Aquatic Club to River Park , but she said she must stay in and practise for a forthcoming piano recital . |
| 4 | And before those following could rein in and look for cover , or dismount and string their bows , or drive headlong into the trees from which their death was launched , the second volley followed the first . |
| 5 | Perhaps she would say : ‘ Jack is not at home , but you are welcome to come in and wait for him . |
| 6 | We 'd stock up the shelves and by the middle of the afternoon all that would be left would be size 14s in puce and some size fives that maybe a girl would pop in and buy for a party just before we shut . |
| 7 | Every year people are asked to write in and beg for money . |
| 8 | At the end of the last series , presenter Gordon Burns invited anyone who was interested in taking part to write in and ask for a place — and Paul was among the 8,000 who applied . |
| 9 | Have carpenters ready to cut off their tusks ; then , at the spot where the tower is to be built , you must lie down and sleep for seven nights with your head pillowed on the sack of basil . |
| 10 | ‘ Perhaps you 'd like to sit down and rest for a while ? ’ she suggested . |
| 11 | When Mr George was said he did n't want to give evidence , the judge , Mr Justice Auld , said he had a duty to give evidence … he should sit down and prepare for it . |
| 12 | But he kept his anger under control and vowed to knuckle down and fight for a first-team future . |
| 13 | Should we lay down and die for Battyburn next week ? ? |
| 14 | ‘ Forgive me , my darling , ’ he requested with such charm that she was ready to lie down and die for him . |
| 15 | If one were to step backwards onto a hard dog 's foot , the dog may give out a yelp but will return immediately to the handler , who , it is hoped , would bend down and apologize for his action . |
| 16 | I would have enjoyed them even more had I not been about to faint every ten yards , but I was in far too bad a mood to tell my colleagues to slow down and wait for me . |
| 17 | You have to be sure the bird is very hungry , and if it 's not you have to sit down and wait for a long , long time . |
| 18 | I 'll go down and wait for him , so he wo n't have to ring " |
| 19 | I like doing jobs where I can get down and concentrate for a period |
| 20 | Sam was so relieved at the news that mother and child were well that the fact that he had n't won the wager was nothing to him , and when he first laid eyes on the baby all he could do was kneel down and weep for joy . |
| 21 | When he gets home he will sit down and weep for all his hopes and plans and dreams . |
| 22 | The text highlights specific engagements , sometimes in vivid detail , making the book one to sit down and read for pleasure as much as to use as a handy reference . |
| 23 | I knew it would be wiser to settle down and chat for a while , and drop my question casually into the conversation , but I could n't wait . |
| 24 | But if she did n't take it back he would only come along and ask for it She was surprised he had n't already . |
| 25 | The Guildhall Viennese Ensemble will play until 10.30pm ; then the Rainbow Dance Orchestra will take over and play for dancing . |
| 26 | On balance , the best policy ahead of such a closely-fought election is to hang on and hope for the best . |
| 27 | She tried to decide whether she should swallow her pride and tell John how she felt or whether to just go on and hope for the best . |
| 28 | ‘ I decided I 'd just walk on and yap for a bit . |
| 29 | Shall I let them carry on and see for themselves ; shall I ‘ guide ’ or ‘ direct ’ them ? |
| 30 | Sam wants the plane and all the coke in it and Dwayne and the rest can fuck off and die for all he cares . |