Example sentences of "[vb infin] [pron] [prep] [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | In this factsheet we suggest possible sources of help for services or improvements to you home ; suggest ways of finding companions or live-in help ; and list some benefits which may assist you in paying for help . |
| 2 | MAS will , however , advise and assist you in preparing for the initial meeting . |
| 3 | Asset strippers and property developers are extremely interested in the property assets of bus companies , and nothing in the Bill would exclude them from bidding for bus companies . |
| 4 | If he can not , then I suggest Mr keeps quiet , because people could accuse him of lying for the sake of lying 's sake . |
| 5 | Whenever you give clarification or provide information four times out of ten someone else will follow you by doing the same and three times out of ten someone else will follow you by asking for more . |
| 6 | Knowing the results of the destructive theory will keep you from searching for impossible patterns . |
| 7 | For example , if you wish your ‘ commanding ’ child to wait patiently until a more convenient time for her demands to be met , you could reinforce ( reward ) her for waiting for ( say ) ten seconds , subsequently you would reinforce her for waiting for a longer interval of time , gradually increasing the interval each time you ask her to wait . |
| 8 | In Britain , massive libel awards have abolished free speech where criticism of , or reporting about , rich people is concerned , because a rich man can bankrupt anyone by suing for libel , win or lose . |
| 9 | It is true that relief from the parish might be obtained in case of distress , but there would always be those whose pride would forbear them from applying for the pittance — at least they would avoid the humiliating and rigorous means test . |
| 10 | If that was an isolated incident I am sure that the Minister will join me in apologising for it , but will he look at distribution methods to ensure that such incidents do not happen on any scale ? |
| 11 | Indeed , South Africans had to openly restrain themselves from cheering for Will Carling 's heroes . |
| 12 | I do n't blame him for falling for you , but do n't you go giving him a hard time just before the race ! |
| 13 | Those and many other pressures may distract them from remaining for a long period in the Territorial Army . |
| 14 | I won enough money in Sweden to at least get a category for the Challenge Tour next year and the experience will help me in qualifying for the European Tour . |
| 15 | Once again , the Regional Arts Association will know the leading amateur companies in your area , and this should certainly help you in looking for the kind of group to which you are best suited . |
| 16 | ‘ Yes , ’ she murmured , and then , because it was all too painful , she muttured , ‘ Did you say something about dressing for dinner when you woke me up . ’ |