Example sentences of "the [noun sg] [verb] you for " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ How much does the Prince pay you for being a colonel ? ’ |
| 2 | I think for a very small company this perhaps might be more complicated in computing terms than would be worthwhile , but as soon as you 're getting to the point of many orders in a week , then it can be exceedingly useful to be able to ask the computer to tell you for example what are all the outstanding orders , what are all the overdue orders , what is the stock position bearing in mind that some stock is committed for certain orders , what orders have we got with suppliers to us which are still outstanding , and questions of this sort , can make your business much more efficient . |
| 3 | if the gallery accepts you for a solo exhibition , they will normally organise everything and bear the costs of running and advertising it . |
| 4 | Go on , push yourself up on the handles and let the trolley take you for a ride , just like a child ! |
| 5 | It is important for you to understand what the physiotherapist does , so that you can follow any instructions the physiotherapist gives you for remedial work at home , and can appreciate the patient 's progress . |
| 6 | I would advise against choosing a hypnotherapist who is anxious from the outset to charge you for a complete course of treatment . |
| 7 | The Army prepares you for life , it makes you grow up and learn discipline . |
| 8 | Further up the Valley is Trevillet Mill which serves clotted cream teas — just the thing to prepare you for the two to three mile trek to Tintagel . |
| 9 | At Bullwood Hall the doctor checks you for VD after home leaves , too . |
| 10 | you 're expecting a baby and were pregnant when the dentist accepted you for treatment or |