Example sentences of "[to-vb] for [art] things " in BNC.

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1 He has n't , got to wait for the things to come the , the bed and the car and er they have n't ordered a carpet yet
2 Not only had we increased our self-awareness , but we felt content , happy with ourselves and we 'd also received the encouragement to go for the things we want — to seize the day .
3 But cutting this benefit will throw up hard cases , what worries a Tory elder is the way younger MP s approach the decision whether to support the Government on a pick and mix principle , he says , they no longer see the need to take the rough with smooth , to vote for the things they detest as well as those they like .
4 Then we are to pray for the things we need for the doing of that holy will — food for the body and soul , forgiveness for the failures and sins of the past , and help to forgive others who sin against us , protection in temptation and deliverance from evil .
5 And if she says you were wrong to ask for the things , tell her that I say you were right , and that I was pleased to help .
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