Example sentences of "[verb] it for the good " in BNC.
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| 1 | Maurin interjected that he had done it for the best , that he suspected she would spread silly gossip and it was sensible to keep her away from the English journalist . |
| 2 | I did think I was doing it for the best . |
| 3 | I only meant it for the best . |
| 4 | I 'm sure he meant it for the best — I always told you , he means well — but I have to admit , he 's not an easy man to talk to . |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't want any of you others to do anything , even if you do mean it for the best . ’ |
| 6 | He said it 's my fault ; but I did it for the best . ’ |