Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] [noun sg] for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Was there a secret reason that made them hanker for a new life in a new world ? |
| 2 | ‘ That will make them pause for a while , ’ Jehana said , her tone satisfied . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | It turned out that he shared my liking for the more conventional kind of organ . |
| 10 | They think I 'm reconciled , but I 've only been biding my time for a chance like this one you 've brought me now . |
| 11 | 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 . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | In Harrogate I was to meet my editor for a pep talk . |
| 14 | ‘ He swopped my mother for a younger woman when he was in his late sixties . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | I have also disclosed my intention for the effect that the book will have . |
| 17 | I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm . |
| 18 | " You know I ca n't discuss my work for the Surete with you , " replied his father brusquely . |
| 19 | 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 . |
| 20 | ‘ I 'm a free agent and have regained my appetite for the game . |
| 21 | He used my shoulder for a support while he was firing . |
| 22 | Good business planning could have helped Darlington win its bid for a body scanner , a senior hospital official said this week . |
| 23 | Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan tried to lure Beardsley back to his native North East earlier this season , but Kendall spurned their attempt for the player he holds up as an example to all professionals . |
| 24 | She saw her tutor 's enquiring look and dismissed her benefactor for the moment . |
| 25 | WORLD rugby officials yesterday risked a damaging political backlash by reaffirming their support for a South African-held World Cup in 1995 . |
| 26 | Many students told me that they only joined the League because it was the correct thing to do at middle school and at university they maintained their membership for the social functions the League organised , such as outings and dances . |
| 27 | ROUND the world yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnson and his crew were off the southern coast of Brazil yesterday as they maintained their challenge for the Jules Verne Trophy . |
| 28 | Trish , who has been representing her country for the last twelve years with such good horses as Manifesto and Michelangelo , only allows her horses to compete on decent surfaces . |
| 29 | They drank coffee and played cards throughout the long haul to London , only interrupting their concentration for the Sheikh 's frequent visits aft to watch over his son . |
| 30 | ‘ I am pleased and thankful that the medical practice have sought to accept their responsibility for the oversight as soon as possible . ’ |