Example sentences of "on them for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | One might say that the ‘ candid camera ’ technique used for some television programmes , where people have tricks played on them for the benefit of the viewers , is rather in this mode of observation , though it is to be hoped that social researchers would not encourage people to make fools of themselves in the way television producers do . |
2 | However , in school their energy was not always tapped and was sometimes directed towards disrupting the school or , as one pupil said : ‘ to get our own back on them for the way they have treated us ’ . |
3 | The more frequently graded tests are used , the better will be the understanding of those who are to rely on them for the selection of candidates . |
4 | It was the first time I 've seen either Perberton and White so I 'll reserve judgement on them for the time being . |
5 | But with fighter pilots depending on them for the fuel to get home with , the tanker crews say they have a feeling their friends will look after them . |
6 | In an extreme case , someone may act on them for the reason that , or on the principle that , ‘ a little bit of what you fancy does you good ’ . |