Example sentences of "[vb infin] [verb] for the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We do n't want to go for the sort of so called innovation that can alienate an audience , ’ he exclaims when we talk about the sometimes clichéd dynamics of their music . |
| 2 | I did n't want to wait for the baby to appear through the navel . |
| 3 | She hoped people would want to try for the Number Power certificate as they learn and has even joined herself : ‘ I have always been rotten at maths but this is the ideal way to do it , ’ she said . |
| 4 | We do not need to wait for the Reeve 's Tale for a fabliau in which the Miller can be identified with a target figure : the Miller 's Tale itself links its dramatic teller , the Miller , with John the carpenter as John repeats the Miller 's axiom found in the Miller 's Prologue : in his own homespun wisdom : — a valuing of ignorance which Nicholas is able to play upon ( 3558 ) . |
| 5 | This also meant that they could get away earlier at night after the show , as they did n't need to wait for the curtain . |
| 6 | And how did you know to go for the dolls ' bed ? ’ |
| 7 | In other words , does public investment follow private , and thereby exacerbate such unevenness , or does it act to compensate for the lack of private capital ? |
| 8 | Here 's what you 'll need to buy for the week 's low-fat diet . |
| 9 | This represents a notional calculation of the benefit gained by living in one 's own house or , in other words , the rent which one would consider paying for the use of the house . |
| 10 | That in turn will have an impact on the financial calculations that British Rail will need to do for the construction of the new station at King 's Cross . |
| 11 | It is understood that Typhoo Tea will seek to qualify for the Fairtrade Mark , in addition to its own mark ; they indicate that they are willing to pay for it . |
| 12 | Pupils may opt to study for the SCE Standard Grade examination in computing . |
| 13 | All parents hope their child will enjoy reading for the pleasure of it . |
| 14 | By holding one end of this batten against the wall , floor ceiling , and using the tape to measure the gap , you will be able to do it on your own without needing someone to hold the other end of the tape , and will get more accurate measurements , as you will not need to allow for the width of the tape measure case . |
| 15 | This gives us an indication of how much money we will need to raise for the appeal . |
| 16 | Both self-employed , and having the required skills , the two set about raising the £150 they would each need to pay for the journey as well as the tools and materials they would need . |
| 17 | ‘ Do we really need to stay for the rest ? ’ he asked her as they sipped coffee in the tiny foyer , ‘ I mean , it 's not like there 's any mystery about it . |
| 18 | The tension disc at the top of the yarn mast will need adjusting for the thread . |
| 19 | let them live it , do n't want saving for the children , no , they do n't want nothing |
| 20 | In reading Greenblatt it can too often seem that discussions of such selective parts of a play may appear to stand for the whole . |
| 21 | What made you choose to work for the holiday complex ? |
| 22 | In S6 they may choose to study for the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies , or simply work to ‘ keep up ’ their language . |
| 23 | The values stated represent the price a collector might expect to pay for the item , taking condition into account . |
| 24 | Will he confirm , in line with undertakings given at the time of privatisation , that he expects British Steel to consider offers for the sale of Ravenscraig on a commercial basis at opportunity cost — at a price which British Steel could expect to get for the plant on world markets ? |
| 25 | I suppose if I had to make the choice , I would sacrifice skiing for the sake of the hills . |
| 26 | ‘ I want everyone to really want to play for the side . |
| 27 | We must again remember to search for the constitution amongst the realities , and not confine ourselves to pretty normative structures . |
| 28 | I would like to thank for the enthusiasm and commitment she has given to her ante-natal classes and I know that past ‘ students ’ will have been greatly reassured during their pregnancies by , appreciated her teaching and enjoyed her sense of humour . |
| 29 | Right , first of all I 'd like to apologize for the fact that Alan 's report and my report especially the first half , are very similar . |
| 30 | The terminal or turning point are the areas where you should begin to search for the hotspots . |