Example sentences of "[v-ing] you for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They 're training you for war . |
| 2 | Who do you imagine it was using you for target practice this afternoon ? ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Ah , but that was when I was only pumping you for information , not giving it to you . |
| 4 | Of course , she may be seeing you to tell you she 's suing you for slander . ’ |
| 5 | Suppose one of your subordinates keeps telephoning you for advice and help several times a day thus interrupting your work . |
| 6 | ‘ Was she asking you for money ? ’ |
| 7 | I have not heard anything more since then , and am anxious to give you as much time as possible working with the tape before asking you for feedback on your experiences with it . |
| 8 | When you feel angry , for example , involuntary responses increase your blood pressure , heart rate , rate of breathing , blood flow to the muscles , and metabolism , preparing you for conflict or escape . |