Example sentences of "for the [adv] [adj] thing " in BNC.
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| 1 | For the most remarkable thing to have emerged from Mr de Klerk 's decision is the degree to which Mr Mandela and the exiled African National Congress have become participants in government decision-making . |
| 2 | I did what I thought was right for the most precious thing in the world to me . |
| 3 | We had sergeants and inspectors jumping on us for the least little thing and very often trying to get us into trouble , whereas young fellows learning the job , what we needed was assistance . |
| 4 | You go red for the least little thing . |
| 5 | Now for the really crucial thing — when you 're reducing your time , all you care about is improving upon your last effort for the same distance . |
| 6 | Prose serves for day-to-day communication , but not for the more sacred things of life . |