Example sentences of "on [pers pn] for [noun sg] and " in BNC.
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1 | She came to rely on me for help and support and I am very , very upset . |
2 | The cuttings will remain in this position until the following autumn — 12 months — during which period you will need to keep an eye on them for pest and disease and , of course , include them in your routine precautionary spraying and care . |
3 | We can guess that both the lords and the village community found a uniform system , in which all the tenants had land of their own , and all worked to till the lord 's domain , had its advantages ; in particular , that the lords preferred the service of serfs , whose lives they did not have to organize in detail , to that of slaves , who were dependent on them for food and clothing and a roof over their heads . |
4 | As well as feeling a sense of sadness and loss , the son or daughter begins to realize that the parent is now depending on them for strength and care . |
5 | Whatever happens I 'll be relying on you for support and concern . ’ |
6 | You wait , I 'll 'ave the police on you for assault and battery . |
7 | He fears the demands that will be made on him for reparation and ‘ the punishment and revenge that may fall on him . |
8 | He helped Ratagan away , the big man leaning on him for support and cursing his lameness . |