Example sentences of "have [verb] your [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ellen Jebeau brought her lips tightly together and drew them inwards between her teeth before she said , with deep bitterness , ‘ I do n't know about it being a time for plain speaking , I can only say that time has shown your ingratitude for what I 've done for you over the years . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ Yes , I am remembering ; and please remember , too , Great-grandmother , that I am not a miss any more ; I am a married woman who has run your house for years and has had to put up with a man of your choosing . ’ |
| 3 | If all this bland fare has dulled your appetite for the prints it is time you reminded yourself how glorious they can be by a visit to THE LUCY B CAMPBELL GALLERY , 123 Kensington Church Street , W8 . |
| 4 | I 'd forgotten your talent for sociability . ’ |
| 5 | The national screening programme will enable all women between the ages of 20 and 64 to be tested at least every five years you should have received your invitation for screening by 1993 . |
| 6 | The national screening programme will enable all women between the ages of 20 and 64 to be tested at least every five years ( you should have received your invitation for screening by 1993 ) . |
| 7 | Under the special cover we have arranged for you with the Norwich Union , all Insured Persons of any age are covered , and the Policy will cover you should you have to cancel your holiday for certain reasons . |
| 8 | The view from the Quai bridge will have whetted your appetite for a trip on the lake , and a visit to Zurich is not complete without at least one water-borne day out . |
| 9 | You do n't have to pick your conversation for this , right , where 's the cats are they out ? |
| 10 | If you 'd have let me in I could have washed your back for you . |
| 11 | When was the last time you would have sold your soul for a stick of celery ? |
| 12 | I was n't interested in , I liked anything you did n't have to use your brain for . |
| 13 | One is to telephone , or write to her beforehand , saying that things have been so hectic at your end recently that it seemed at one point that you might have to postpone your visit for a week or two , but that you are so keen to see her that you are absolutely determined to ‘ make it ’ somehow , even if it has to be just a ‘ flying visit ’ . |
| 14 | ‘ I could never have taken your word for it … |
| 15 | I will have to take your word for it that they are a pair — but I wonder how you are so sure , as it is n't all that easy to sex these fish . |
| 16 | ‘ I 'll have to take your word for that . |
| 17 | ‘ I shall have to take your word for it , sha n't I ? ’ |
| 18 | Having read your newspaper for many years , I believe your edition of April 17th best illustrates the dilemma facing those who interpret the events of the late 20th century . |
| 19 | I could have smacked your bottom for taking me by surprise . |
| 20 | Having loaded your game for the very first time , the last thing you want to do is read an instruction sheet this size . |
| 21 | Only three people were allowed to make a phone call each week , which meant sometimes you had to wait your turn for weeks . |
| 22 | ‘ After I 've examined your ankle for damage , put a crêpe bandage round it if necessary , and discussed my proposed project a little further , you may certainly phone for a cab if you wish , although I shall be happy to drive you back myself at that stage . ’ |
| 23 | I 've pressed your dress for you . |
| 24 | You 've done your bit for poetry . |
| 25 | Ha Well done dear , you 've done your bit for humanity today . |
| 26 | You 've done your bit for the universities . |
| 27 | You 've had your theatre for the day . ’ |
| 28 | ‘ You look as if you 've had your lot for today , mister . ’ |
| 29 | ‘ No , I have n't actually , but I 've admired your work for a long time . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ You 've proved your love for me . |