Example sentences of "she [verb] his [noun sg] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | She soothed his brow for a little . |
| 2 | She sensed his waiting for her confidence , but knew he would never pressure her into saying anything she would rather not . |
| 3 | The silence was broken by the entrance of Edward Morris , he smiled at her warmly and she returned his smile for this was a generous customer , a rare being who had paid her in advance for her work . |
| 4 | She watched his back for a moment . |
| 5 | She understood his need for sport , because she too enjoyed exercise ; what she did not understand was his need to punish himself with such dangerous activities . |
| 6 | Looking up at Trent , she searched his face for a resemblance . |
| 7 | He was no longer scanning her , after his ordinary greeting , and she plumbed his manner for significance , without success . |
| 8 | She held his gaze for a moment ; . |