Example sentences of "for [v-ing] [pers pn] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We are also indebted to the Minister and the Whips for allowing us adequate time in which to adduce our arguments . |
| 2 | His talk made me think of the housing estates near Mum 's house , where the ‘ working class ’ would have laughed in Terry 's face — those , that is , who would n't have smacked him round the ear for calling them working class in the first place . |
| 3 | But a disappointed Hill , who finished third , could point to a disastrous pit-stop for losing him precious time . |
| 4 | Me , for giving them new toilets ? ’ |
| 5 | When passing on to them family news , which they are usually anxious to hear , remember that the time for leaning on them with your more serious troubles is now past ; so unless there is some inescapable reason for giving them bad news , try to protect them from it , for they will probably be worrying about it in isolation until your next visit . |
| 6 | Thank you for giving me brief details of the grounds maintenance agreed for Scorton Playing Field when I spoke to you on the phone recently . |