Example sentences of "[noun prp] go [adv prt] for [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Nigel went on for years basking in the glory of his first book .
2 I do n't know how often Rotherhithe goes in for gunfights , but this could be one of ours . ’
3 Paul Ashmead went over for try number 7. 42-7 the final score ; perfect preparation for this week 's crunch game against Bath and even the coach is smiling .
4 They remembered with joy when Alberta Monterecchio went in for culotte suits in satin , velvet and even leather , just when the mini skirt was appearing .
5 But Melrose simply took their feet of the brake and Craig Redpath and Bryan Redpath went over for tries .
6 Biggar in Lanarkshire and Wick in Caithness go in for bonfires and torches , while at Stonehaven in Kincardshire young men parade with blazing fire balls .
7 Reagan lifted the pipeline sanctions and Britoil went up for sale and Lech Walesa was freed .
8 By the time Bernei went over for London in the 69th minute , Sheffield had accumulated a massive 32–0 lead .
9 Ufton went in for England 's third try in 49 minutes and then flanker Robert Leach touched down from a five-metre scrummage , Stimpson converting .
10 Alex went off for glasses and Charles put the bottle down on a coffee table .
11 ‘ I do n't think Zeinab goes in for compromises much , ’ said Owen gloomily .
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