Example sentences of "[art] things [pers pn] [verb] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | For it often happens that the things we take for granted are the very things that need most explaining , but to which we give least attention because we are barely conscious of them ourselves . |
| 2 | It throws words like real and normal into question , continually challenges and subverts the things we take for granted , the things we think we know . |
| 3 | The things we do for England ! |
| 4 | We think of all the things we wanted for Danny — a job , a happy marriage , children . |
| 5 | Then we are to pray for the things we need for the doing of that holy will — food for the body and soul , forgiveness for the failures and sins of the past , and help to forgive others who sin against us , protection in temptation and deliverance from evil . |
| 6 | Their approach is undermined by their mistaken belief that we know what experiential words ( 'pain' , ‘ looks red ’ ) mean by direct acquaintance with the things they stand for . |
| 7 | But never had he felt for any woman the things he felt for Julia Gillingham . |
| 8 | Now hear this : I will take provisions only if you take me to Elaine and provide both of us with the things I ask for . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ The things I look for in a car are power steering , central locking , heating that works and a stereo . |
| 10 | You ought to show a bit of gratitude , the things I do for you . ’ |
| 11 | ‘ The things I do for that boy , ’ mused Mary , as she jumped off the bike and began to push it up Station Hill . |
| 12 | ‘ The things I do for you , Ricky . |
| 13 | I am always at risk in the things I do for the Motherland , but idiots create the kind of additional risks one can not always allow for . ’ |
| 14 | The things I do for people . |
| 15 | She is a kind and thoughtful provider — of home comfort , food , clean sheets , ironed shirts , fresh bread — all the things you take for granted at home . ’ |
| 16 | All the things you take for granted that are going to screw you up in London . |
| 17 | ‘ So you have the things you need for an overnight stay . ’ |
| 18 | All the things you want for christmas Jonathan , I need a money tree . |