Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] for [indef pn] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That goes for everyone on the mainland as well . |
| 2 | All this counts for nothing in the world of rugby and it will be his ability to scrum and compete with the best that will make or break this South African legend . |
| 3 | GRAHAM Taylor 's players are willing to play for nothing in England 's World Cup ties — starting with Norway at Wembley on October 14 . |
| 4 | ‘ If there any doubts … do n't take it ’ advises the book , easy to say , less easy to obey for someone in pain or distress , not so easy w hen it is considered that even too much coffee , cola drink or chocolate will register a positive result . |
| 5 | One of the most pedantic of the sub-editors was saying : ‘ You 're all looking for somebody with what you call a reason , but his thinking will be at variance with yours . ’ |
| 6 | Evandrou ( 1990 ) showed that , nationally , the equivalent income of carers ( taking account of family size ) was somewhat lower than for non-carers , but the real drop in income was experienced by those caring for someone in their own household . |
| 7 | Swansea led Pontypool 7–0 in terms of Welsh squad members when the top two met at Pontypool Park but that counted for nothing as Pooler stormed to the front with a 27–4 victory . |
| 8 | The third and best of the Rabbitte family trilogy that began with The Commitments is an essential read for anyone with fond memories of Italia ‘ 90 . |
| 9 | That evening I wrote again to Mrs Girdlestone and said I would come and see how things were with my aunt , and if possible arrange for something to be done . |