Example sentences of "[verb] my [noun] for [art] " in BNC.

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1 As I commented a little earlier to somebody , I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven-year-old .
2 Well they 're a lot of fun and kids love them , and as I commented a little earlier to somebody I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven year old .
3 As I commented a little earlier to somebody , I still have n't quite forgiven my mother-in-law for the chemistry set she bought my seven-year-old .
4 It 'd be easier if we met my troops for the first time at the concert , ’ he said .
5 Only your good news banished my cares for a while .
6 After we had lived there for a few years , we wanted to buy it and do it up , so we asked my College for a mortgage .
7 Since then there have been other men in her life but tonight , the plans I laid all those years ago reach fruition as I proudly introduce my partner for the evening .
8 And that we actually op adopted a b a modern sensible er , reasonable attitude towards all living creatures and that we do today vote to ban fox hunting it is anachronistic as I said earlier , it is not necessary it actually causes harm , not only does it cause harm to foxes , but at least in one case , which is sufficient for me to continue my support for the ban damage to the people in my area .
9 To continue my predictions for the future .
10 It turned out that he shared my liking for the more conventional kind of organ .
11 There was one about a fortnight ago , and would have given my ears for the sort of civilian committee , and the methods that they 're using here , compared with the ones I saw in London .
12 They think I 'm reconciled , but I 've only been biding my time for a chance like this one you 've brought me now .
13 At the end of April I had almost forgotten my prediction for a release when Bilal and his partner , for whom we had no other name than Frank 's ‘ Jerk ’ , excitedly started spring-cleaning both the apartment and us .
14 That 's how I got interested in the sport : I read about the first black champion , Jack Johnson and it created my interest for the first time .
15 In Harrogate I was to meet my editor for a pep talk .
16 So it is possible to meet my standards for a quality basic marine system for below £250 and it was time to go cap in hand with a swift apology to the PFK Editor for doubting his judgement .
17 ‘ He swopped my mother for a younger woman when he was in his late sixties .
18 In the meantime , my thirteenth birthday was coming up , and it seemed like a good time to revive my request for the perfect present : a bird of prey .
19 I have also disclosed my intention for the effect that the book will have .
20 I touch my pocket for the reassuring packet of Diocalm .
21 " You know I ca n't discuss my work for the Surete with you , " replied his father brusquely .
22 In Los Angeles , where I lectured for a living , I pursued my fascination for the harmonic patterns and golden-mean ratios which run so consistently through the sacred art , music and architecture of both Western and oriental mystical traditions .
23 ‘ I 'm a free agent and have regained my appetite for the game .
24 I switch on the fire and warm my hands for a bit .
25 He used my shoulder for a support while he was firing .
26 ‘ Before the fight they were chanting my name for the first time and I could see the effect it had on Ruddock , his head was going down while my chest was swelling with pride .
27 SUZANNE , 19 , had visited my surgery for a second time in five days .
28 There is no peace says my God for the wicked .
29 Now the junior minister says she is pleased ‘ that the West Midlands County Council have accepted my proposals for a sensible and reasonable division of responsibilities . ’
30 I 've done my diary for the
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