Example sentences of "[verb] for [pron] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 31 | In the first place , we all need to mourn for our own sins and for the negative contribution we bring into the world . |
| 32 | Ropati pounced for his 13th try of the season nine minutes later and second rower Sonny Nickle scored in the 79th minute to ensure Saints share the League lead with Wigan . |
| 33 | Slaven pounced for his 14th goal of the season , his first since his knee operation , in front of Boro 's jubilant fans . |
| 34 | For example , if you permit the meeting to start late , because not everyone has arrived , then those who come on time are being punished for their good behaviour ! |
| 35 | At his trial last year he was told he should be punished for his wicked driving . |
| 36 | He taught her history : the story of Pelopidas and Epaminondas ; he taught her geography , taking a shovel and pail of water into the garden , where he would build for her instructive peninsulas , islands , gulfs and promontories . |
| 37 | And they are demanding massive insurance cover from Eastern Suburbs when Martin Offiah plays for them next summer . |
| 38 | ‘ And he has all the support I can give him to go for it next year . ’ |
| 39 | You 're ready to go for your first sail . |
| 40 | Sir Anthony 's lips slid over his small teeth in what passed for his public smile , and he accepted , without waiting for their answer . |
| 41 | They settled with their drinks at the corner table and the young man shook hands with Patrick , apologising for his bad manners . |
| 42 | Strangely , for a man fighting for sport 's most brutal crown , Bowe finds himself apologising for his obvious lack of aggression in the countdown to his day of destiny . |
| 43 | Many of the members of the Apothecaries ' Society in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries were distinguished for their scientific attainments … |
| 44 | The senator spoke with a sudden and incredible venom , and I realised it was only that angry force that was keeping him from weeping for his two children . |
| 45 | The protestors claim the support of a former Brazilian government minister sacked for his strong stand on the environment . |
| 46 | Boss sacked for his 300 days off ill |
| 47 | They were getting well clear now , even allowing for its unnatural speed . |
| 48 | Although there are only 15 contractors , they have between them 50-odd transmitters , each of which needs two copies of the commercial ( at least ) , so allowing for your own copies and back-up stock , you will need 115 or so bulks for a national campaign . |
| 49 | TWO North-East heroes have been honoured for their outstanding courage . |
| 50 | The oldest Best Actor was George Arliss at sixty-three for Disraeli ( 1929 ) , the youngest Richard Dreyfuss at twenty-nine for The Goodbye Girl ( 1977 ) — thus upholding the ancient Oscar tradition that the Best Actors tend to be honoured for their worst pictures . |
| 51 | Henley rower , Steve Redgrave has been honoured for his outstanding achievement in the sport . |
| 52 | Are we to assume that he is to be honoured for his illustrious career as US Secretary of State for Defence ? |
| 53 | It is worth seeing for its two marble medallions which show the Annunciation , with the angel on the left and the Virgin Mary on the right , the work of Agostino Busti . |
| 54 | The most popular president in post-war history , Pertini was revered for his complete integrity , his identification with the Italian people , and his commitment to democracy . |
| 55 | Britten was particularly revered for his vocal scores for children , which captured their imagination and interest without condescension . |
| 56 | A mystic and religious leader of the Oglala people in the late nineteenth century , Crazy Horse was revered for his military prowess and for his honesty . |
| 57 | Some girls I knew had arranged for their two penfriends to meet me at the Gare du Nord and , somehow , we recognised one another . |
| 58 | Several teachers have arranged for their recreational classes to sponsor a specialised group , and the Membership Secretary has funds in hand to finance the membership of other specialised groups — please send in the names of all participants and the venue of the class . |
| 59 | The English Ladies ' Golf Association , with typical attention to detail , arranged for their national coach , John Garner , to be in attendance on the first two practice days . |
| 60 | The SFO had alleged that they secretly arranged for their own companies to buy shares , thereby raising the take-up level announced to other investors . |