Example sentences of "[subord] [v-ing] it for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Similarly , in an effort to reach an accommodation with women trade unionists , the NUSEC rejected the traditional nineteenth-century feminist opposition to protective legislation , pledging to work for the extension of such legislation to men rather than opposing it for women . |
| 2 | Other than using it for business purposes , there are no restrictions — except , of course , that you must not overstep your borrowing limit . |
| 3 | During periods of anaerobic carbohydrate metabolism , the worms may also excrete pyruvic acid rather than retaining it for future oxidation when aerobic metabolism is possible . |
| 4 | Giving credit for extended periods is always more risky than giving it for shorter periods . |
| 5 | As we shall see more clearly after studying Chaucer 's other fabliaux and uses of fabliau , the Shipman 's Tale stands out as the particular instance when Chaucer uses a fabliau to place fabliau in a critical light , examining fabliau as an extant genre rather than exploiting it for some other purpose . |
| 6 | If the patina chemical is too strong , dilute with a little water and , if using it for the first time , do a test on a sample piece of copper . |
| 7 | He moved round and joined them and stared intently at the portrait as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 8 | Sam looked at the revolver as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 9 | Charles found he was watching much of the play as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 10 | She runs her finger slowly along his chin , as if inspecting it for dust . |
| 11 | He frowned at the sunset as if blaming it for something . |
| 12 | I certainly would not like to do without my own sound card now that I 've had one for some time , and I 'm seriously considering changing it for a Laserwave Plus , purely because I find its configurability and standard of sound to be better than the one I already have . |
| 13 | Yet others may deplore British nationalism while taking it for granted that there is some homogeneous group called the British , thus conceding the basic premise for a British nationalism . |
| 14 | For example , the typical credit card agreement allows the holder to draw cash from the issuing bank ( unrestricted-use , debtor-creditor ) , as well as using it for restricted-use , debtor-creditor-supplier transactions . |
| 15 | Techniques do not " date " or become obsolete ; you should retain this manual for reference and refresher study as well as using it for your initial training . |
| 16 | But the shopman had already bowed as though keeping it for her was all any human being could ask . |
| 17 | It would not allow it to be enforced against the promisor ; and if property had been transferred , the recipient was treated as holding it for the benefit of the person who had parted with it , and as bound to restore it . |
| 18 | Again , a person who acquires property for his own benefit by taking advantage of his position as trustee will be treated as holding it for the benefit of those entitled under the trust . |
| 19 | Here the dog will have the benefit of family companionship , but it is best to advise the person concerned not to let your pet off the leash when taking it for a walk outside . |
| 20 | A common failing of doubtless well-meaning staff is to wildly underestimate the age of an animal when offering it for adoption . |