Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They attack the status quo by pointing out that the reasons given for denying rights to children are bad reasons , and then explicitly or implicitly deny them duties for no reason at all . |
| 2 | Was there a secret reason that made them hanker for a new life in a new world ? |
| 3 | ‘ That will make them pause for a while , ’ Jehana said , her tone satisfied . |
| 4 | Miners may strike in support of nurses , but that does n't make them fighters for the equality of women or for women as women . |
| 5 | I have a couple of mates who are Forest fans , and I got them tickets for the first game of the season . |
| 6 | As I commented a little earlier to somebody , I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven-year-old . |
| 7 | Well they 're a lot of fun and kids love them , and as I commented a little earlier to somebody I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven year old . |
| 8 | As I commented a little earlier to somebody , I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven-year-old . |
| 9 | It 'd be easier if we met my troops for the first time at the concert , ’ he said . |
| 10 | Only your good news banished my cares for a while . |
| 11 | After we had lived there for a few years , we wanted to buy it and do it up , so we asked my College for a mortgage . |
| 12 | Since then there have been other men in her life but tonight , the plans I laid all those years ago reach fruition as I proudly introduce my partner for the evening . |
| 13 | And that we actually op adopted a b a modern sensible er , reasonable attitude towards all living creatures and that we do today vote to ban fox hunting it is anachronistic as I said earlier , it is not necessary it actually causes harm , not only does it cause harm to foxes , but at least in one case , which is sufficient for me to continue my support for the ban damage to the people in my area . |
| 14 | To continue my predictions for the future . |
| 15 | It turned out that he shared my liking for the more conventional kind of organ . |
| 16 | There was one about a fortnight ago , and would have given my ears for the sort of civilian committee , and the methods that they 're using here , compared with the ones I saw in London . |
| 17 | They think I 'm reconciled , but I 've only been biding my time for a chance like this one you 've brought me now . |
| 18 | At the end of April I had almost forgotten my prediction for a release when Bilal and his partner , for whom we had no other name than Frank 's ‘ Jerk ’ , excitedly started spring-cleaning both the apartment and us . |
| 19 | That 's how I got interested in the sport : I read about the first black champion , Jack Johnson and it created my interest for the first time . |
| 20 | In Harrogate I was to meet my editor for a pep talk . |
| 21 | So it is possible to meet my standards for a quality basic marine system for below £250 and it was time to go cap in hand with a swift apology to the PFK Editor for doubting his judgement . |
| 22 | ‘ He swopped my mother for a younger woman when he was in his late sixties . |
| 23 | In the meantime , my thirteenth birthday was coming up , and it seemed like a good time to revive my request for the perfect present : a bird of prey . |
| 24 | I have also disclosed my intention for the effect that the book will have . |
| 25 | I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm . |
| 26 | " You know I ca n't discuss my work for the Surete with you , " replied his father brusquely . |
| 27 | In Los Angeles , where I lectured for a living , I pursued my fascination for the harmonic patterns and golden-mean ratios which run so consistently through the sacred art , music and architecture of both Western and oriental mystical traditions . |
| 28 | ‘ I 'm a free agent and have regained my appetite for the game . |
| 29 | I switch on the fire and warm my hands for a bit . |
| 30 | He used my shoulder for a support while he was firing . |