Example sentences of "[verb] for the children [unc] " in BNC.

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1 She also knew what was good for herself , so she kept for her own use the money that she was given for the children 's food .
2 ‘ They 've come for the children 's parade , ’ he said softly , motioning her to a seat .
3 We want to provide for the children 's cognitive development , yet do not wish to assess them by something they are not fully competent in : the English language .
4 They separated and , on their joint application for divorce , the Family Court of Australia granted a decree nisi and expressed itself satisfied that proper arrangements had been made for the children 's welfare , namely , that they would live with their mother during the week and be supervised by the father at weekends .
5 They hoped to collect money to be used for the children 's sports and fancy dress , cakes and biscuits and prizes for a tombola .
6 He and Elham have worked round-the-clock to raise the $100,000 needed for the children 's fares , accommodation , clothing and food .
7 Beth feared for the children 's sight as she lurched forward to grab the branch .
8 Well , I think for the children 's sake , I 'm going to stay put until Christmas , but after that I 'm really going to have to try and find some sort of stability for my children .
9 We also ask you to contribute to a kitty which pays for the children 's food and drinks .
10 The underlying assumption identifies fieldwork with the job of linking with the family and through this contact planning for the children 's future .
11 ‘ Given the acrimony between the parents who both vie for the children 's affection and blacken each other 's characters and motives in the process , I am of the view that the children have become pawns in their game of hurt and ascendency .
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