Example sentences of "[vb -s] for it [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A had no proprietary interest in the farm but had transmitted earlier offers for it to the bank who were trustees of it . |
| 2 | ‘ Goes for it in that sort of way . |
| 3 | This phenomenon has been going on for long enough in Shetland waters for it to be given a local name of ‘ fuglicaa ’ , which is derived from old Norse ‘ fugl ’ meaning bird and ‘ caa ’ to drive ( as in sheep ) — literally a ‘ bird-drive ’ . |
| 4 | Inspector Finch looks for it in various places . |
| 5 | • Your complexion deserves make-up which not only improves its appearance but also cares for it throughout the day , so RoC 's foundations are designed to do just that . |
| 6 | Much also depends on the seating positions and whether the pilot is expecting the extra ‘ g ’ and prepares for it by tensing himself up . |
| 7 | Now break it up as it is cut along the dotted lines and the object is to see how long it takes for it to be reassembled . |
| 8 | In most cases the landlord is also the commission agent who purchases produce wholesale and either auctions it in the local market or arranges for it to be boxed and exported to Amman , an operation which requires friendly relations with the authorities in Amman . |
| 9 | I am pleased to tell you that Wimborne Publishing — the publishers of Everyday Electronics — have purchased The Modern Amateur Electronics Manual and will continue to market this product and produce bi-monthly updates for it in the way that WEKA previously did . |
| 10 | He feels for it on the roof . |
| 11 | The fairy Grandmarina appears , and gives Alicia a magic fishbone that will bring her whatever she wishes for ‘ provided she wishes for it at the right time ’ . |
| 12 | The owner says he will sell at that price , but only if Fred collects the car and pays for it within the next 2 hours . |