Example sentences of "for [v-ing] [pers pn] the [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But what , precisely , is the theoretical basis for denying it the honorific title of " democracy " ? |
| 2 | In order to do this , you may find that first you need to look at your feelings of anger and resentment at your partner for denying you the ordinary experience of conception and pregnancy . |
| 3 | Thank you for sending me the closing statement for the above account . |
| 4 | We chose to tackle the walk from north to south , not least because the route passes our home in the south — though the excellent official guide provides duplicate maps and instructions for waling it the other way . |
| 5 | It is a good sound bite , but it is not any better for hearing it the second time . |
| 6 | I 've never loved him , but now I 've started to hate him — for making me the mercenary bitch I am . |
| 7 | Lastly , I would like to thank my parents for making me the Judaeo-Christian hybrid that I am ; and my husband Timothy Boon for his support and ( not always welcome ) criticism . |
| 8 | They 're all added in just because they do n't have an accident does n't might go for making it the safest infrastructure perhaps . |