Example sentences of "[pos pn] [noun] to care for " in BNC.
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| 1 | And life was even tougher when I had to give up my job to care for Gran — ’ |
| 2 | But since my brother 's death it has been my duty to care for my two nieces . |
| 3 | Gradually their capacity to care for themselves fully is reduced so that they require help with heavier cleaning jobs or gardening , then help with routine tasks such as shopping and cooking and finally , in some cases , help even with feeding , washing and dressing themselves . |
| 4 | Some carers will feel imprisoned by the demands made of them , and they will be torn between their desire to care for their older relatives and their own need to lead an independent life . |
| 5 | Anne Watts , Midland 's equal opportunities director , said : ‘ When a women gives up her job to care for children her employer loses immeasurable training and experience . |
| 6 | Whether the headlong rush to develop and industrialise the world 's last great wild places can be controlled to ensure the survival of the unique river dolphins will depend on how the respective governments accept their responsibilities to care for and conserve the wonders of natural evolution . |
| 7 | It is generally felt that in the past local authorities have dragged their feet in taking on their responsibilities to care for mentally disordered people , and the Minister of Health , Roger Freeman , outlined further plans for this group to Parliament the day after Secretary of State Kenneth Clarke 's speech on community care ; these were , clearly , some last-minute additions to the government 's package of proposals . |
| 8 | Those who give up their employment to care for a disabled relative may also have their pension rights protected by the Home Responsibilities Protection Regulations which came into effect in April 1978 . |
| 9 | This pattern has been changing ; there is a tendency now for girls to keep their babies , and over the last year or so girls have been sent there for a variety of other reasons , but essentially so that they can be assessed on their ability to care for their child . |
| 10 | Drs Radah and Ramesh were held in high regard in their professions for their ability to care for others . |
| 11 | Tim White casts doubts on Kalb 's ability to discharge his undertakings to care for the material he had collected . |
| 12 | Until recently , even though a man who had to give up his job to care for someone at home was eligible for invalid care allowance , a co-habitating or married woman who did the same , was not eligible . |
| 13 | Whether or not early retirement and high unemployment continue , however , they should not blind us to the need to consider other factors which influence our capacity to care for dependent populations . |
| 14 | If you are a single mother you can in most circumstances appoint a guardian in your will to care for your children on your death . |
| 15 | They will want to be sure that you are prepared to give your time to care for the children , that you will provide for all their needs and take them out regularly , and that you really do like small children ! |