Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [to-vb] [adv prt] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is usually noticeable that when a masochist has for years felt hard done by , often over-controlled by their partner , and then for some reason the tables are turned , he or she metes out punishment as if this has to go on for the same length of time that the masochist 's suffering was endured . |
| 2 | On annual leave the rest right this wants to go in for quarter of an hour does n't it ? |
| 3 | In one group of eight , half chose to go in for their first farrowing ; the second time they farrowed , all eight went in . |
| 4 | They all want to shop around for new western weapons , and are exploring joint-purchasing schemes to cut the cost . |
| 5 | ‘ It all seemed to go on for a long time , but it must have been just a few seconds . ’ |
| 6 | Not many seem to go in for haute cuisine catering , but most have endless coffee available gratis , a fridge with soft drinks and beers , light snacks , and a comfortable room to sit and enjoy your refreshments while you watch others fly . |
| 7 | That seems to cry out for acquisition . |
| 8 | After a few weeks of this , I can guarantee you 'll be feeling quite a different person , and unable to wait to get out for your Sainsbury 's session , or your Waitrose-lifting ! |
| 9 | So it was that in 1972 the knowledge that consistency paid off , that concentration was necessary , that racing went to the prudent as well as to the bold began to pay off for Emerson . |
| 10 | ‘ I 'as to save up for the fare , and when I get there it 's nearly time to come back , ’ Ella said . |
| 11 | One late autumn afternoon Snowy failed to turn up for his meal , so his master went out to look for him . |
| 12 | But I knew it was useless to try to make up for all his losses . |
| 13 | Centre John Devereux converted , with giant prop Mark Jones then brushing aside two tackles to crash over for the second try . |
| 14 | So that 's it — we deduct five overs and three runs for the rain interruption , plus another eight overs and four runs to make up for the time it 's taken us to work it out . |
| 15 | So they both agreed to show off for the evening . |
| 16 | Thousands set to flock in for country festival |