Example sentences of "[verb] [v-ing] [adv] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the diary Mr Springhall reports how the emigrants ' luggage was searched going aboard for intoxicating liquor , and how the ‘ stress of weather ’ kept the ship in port before before setting sail . |
| 2 | But he was advised to start looking around for other work . |
| 3 | And that 's when we started putting in for annual wage increases . |
| 4 | This involves standing up for personal rights and expressing your thoughts , feelings , and beliefs directly , honestly , and spontaneously in ways that are respectful of the rights of others . |
| 5 | Although Doodlebug breaks no new ground and may not prove challenging enough for hardened players , it 's still a neat little platformer . |
| 6 | Her tone expressed the warmth that flowed through her heart as she added , looking into his eyes with a smile , ‘ And so that Silvia and I can start making up for lost time . ’ |
| 7 | avoid sitting down for long periods |
| 8 | Avoid sitting down for long periods without a break . |