Example sentences of "[to-vb] for the day " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it was n't the Russians , it was the British who wanted to interfere ; so I said , I am going away to wait for the day when once again an Austrian can decide when an Austrian may conduct music in his own country . |
| 2 | From the time it is first offered to you , it makes sense to plan for the day when your job may end . |
| 3 | Turn round day is a bit hectic for us , so we suggest you pack your bags in the morning , leave them in our safekeeping , and disappear to explore for the day ! |
| 4 | There are few passenger-boat services up and down the Egyptian Nile railways and roads are quicker — but we hoped to find a felucca to hire for the day . |
| 5 | ‘ I remember that my invitation extended to 14 days , but it was so arranged that any visitor who might have to leave for the day could do so and could return again . |
| 6 | Preferring to carry only a light rifle , such as a .22 , and ammunition , but unburdened by other supplies , even water , they chase goats from about 7 am until noon , when they have to quit for the day Sometimes they will put down their guns and stalk a goat , leaping on it to deliver the final coup de grace with a knife . |
| 7 | It 's best to live for the day . ’ |
| 8 | He and Maureen decided to live for the day and not worry about what the future would bring for them , good or bad . |
| 9 | People staying in Les Menuires are spoilt for choice when deciding which direction to take for the day 's skiing . |
| 10 | When Peter Hickton was finally persuaded to stop for the day , at about seven , Charles Paris walked with the author to the pub round the corner . |
| 11 | The union 's national executive is calling for a ‘ yes ’ vote and is likely to ask Nottinghamshire businesses to close for the day when a strike is called . |
| 12 | From their secure bases — at least , in Cathay 's case , until China takes over Hong Kong in 1997 — they are expanding aggressively , to prepare for the day when they will have to compete . |
| 13 | If the home was judged to be satisfactory , the prospective foster parent , or ‘ befriender ’ as the RCM preferred to call them , was given some reading matter to prepare for the day . |
| 14 | ‘ I always have to prepare for the day 's lessons , If I want everything to go smoothly , ’ she explains . |
| 15 | The latest item of aggravation comes from the traffic and drivers on the commuter rail line who have threatened to strike for the day because of the extra work caused by the opening of Disney station . |