Example sentences of "[vb past] [pers pn] for that [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In this act , Luke is saying that God , who sent Jesus to do his work on earth , now consecrated him for that work . |
| 2 | His lips twisted in scorn , and Lissa hated him for that look . |
| 3 | It was strange how she loved him for that business with Tommaso so long ago , how she had such a feeling for the intricate conventions of the old code , and saw him as a man of honour , a duellist . |
| 4 | Julia loved him for that protectiveness , too , and pulled her hand out of his to let him go . |
| 5 | ‘ It 's nigh on two year since I 've been out that house , ’ said Bella suddenly , ‘ since the Warden took me for that X-ray after I fell over and hurt me wrist . ’ |
| 6 | They all knew that they had to go on fighting , and be strong for their children , and Mr Edwards commended them for that strength . |