Example sentences of "[verb] [adv prt] [pos pn] [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The situation regarding the enforcement of is disgraceful too few inspectors far too much work therefore we must encourage safety representatives to be more self-sufficient in the workplace leaving the G M B to carry on its campaign for an increase in the inspectorate . |
| 2 | In a statement on May 10 , Odinga vowed to carry on his fight for political pluralism . |
| 3 | After his talks with Mr Baker , Chancellor Kohl toned down his enthusiasm for moves toward German unity . |
| 4 | 1 John 3:16 tells us that we only know what love is because ‘ Jesus Christ laid down his life for us ’ . |
| 5 | Ray Illingworth was surely not exaggerating when he said that Barrington ‘ laid down his life for cricket ’ . |
| 6 | He felt that his bombing of Germany would hang on his conscience for the rest of his life . |
| 7 | Former Arsenal players , notably Joe Mercer and , today , Terry Neill , have carried on their taste for forward play into the realms of management . |
| 8 | This was the point at which he drew up his application for the Mandan Foundation grant . |
| 9 | And it does n't tie up your money for long periods of time . |
| 10 | Zen suddenly understood that Bartocci had some move in mind , something which he was keeping up his sleeve for the moment . |
| 11 | for I was always keeping up my sleeve for sort of things we might do as opposed to R and M U have done |
| 12 | I will have to be patient and then build up my knee for next season . |
| 13 | Our idea was to arrive on a Friday night , eat far too much at one of the local pubs , and build up our strength for a full day 's riding on Saturday . |
| 14 | By the 1960s , however , they were being interpreted in a continuous and cumulative manner which drew out their seriousness for the British economy . |
| 15 | He completed a three-match ban last weekend but could not win back his place for the Coca-Cola Cup against Crewe . |
| 16 | The phrasing got so slow and emphatic that you knew that she wanted you to listen to and weigh up every single word ; but you could n't tell if each word was freighted with anger , or bitterness , or joy ; it just came out with great , quiet force , and you had to work out its tone for yourself . |
| 17 | ‘ Surely I do n't have to spell out my reason for wanting to leave ? ’ |
| 18 | Annie could n't be bothered to spell out his response for him to become aware of . |
| 19 | It creates space within the Church from which they can carry on their ministry for up to 20 years . ’ |
| 20 | There appears no civilised pale where they can remove their armour and let down their guard for any length of time . |
| 21 | I like to think that the huge and impressive list of volunteers , who helpfully filled in our Appeal for Time forms , may also represent a positive reaction to the tragic news of the past year . |
| 22 | In fact , he may have already turned down his opportunity for advancement . |
| 23 | A commercial bank had turned down his application for a loan because he could not provide collateral and besides , the money he needed was ‘ too small ’ . |
| 24 | Looking over his shoulder for a second to be sure of his footing , he backed into the water , dragging Carey after him . |
| 25 | Had n't Monsieur Gauthier hinted as much , spoken of how Fernand was always ‘ looking over his shoulder for Germans ’ ? |
| 26 | Today 's issue is perhaps a landmark of sorts , the 400th issue of Unigram.X to roll off the presses ( or to scroll up your screen for electronic subscribers ) . |
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| 28 | She would shut him up , trample him down , stop up his mouth for ever with hot red mud . |
| 29 | Rachel gave a weak smile and lifted up her cup for more coffee . |
| 30 | Women seem unable to ever quite give up their wish for a penis , and they usually begin analysis with the hope they will acquire one during it . |