Example sentences of "[vb past] we for the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 They have accepted us and used us for the furthering of the Kingdom here in Taquaral .
2 No , well they 've actually done something this time , the accountant 's going to be there , I mean when we went last time they just said we know nothing about running a hall , we bought you here to tell us and charged us for the privilege .
3 They are narrative , and tell us of a situation , or prepare us for some significant message : Once having told us the story , set the mood , and prepared us for the shout of a choir of angels , Handel could paint a triumphant musical fresco with just a few poetic words :
4 We all do things together and it lifted us for the game on Saturday .
5 The Club Captain , John Gunne and Lady Captain , Josie McPhillips joined us for the Outing and for the evening celebrations .
6 ‘ Before training , Barry called a meeting and said the chairman had accused us of being greedy bastards and blamed us for the fine .
7 She said desperately , ‘ Miss Evans sent us for the goose .
8 The cheerful holiday atmosphere and sophisticated pleasures of Oban held us for the weekend , and we were involved in a very entertaining water carnival .
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