Example sentences of "i [vb infin] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Right the what else do I want for Christmas , er well |
| 2 | Can I stay for lunch ? ’ |
| 3 | Can I opt for tuberculosis for my five-year-old daughter , even supposing my husband and I include the possibility in our life options ? |
| 4 | What did I do for tea ? |
| 5 | And what do I use for money ? ’ said Lucie peevishly . |
| 6 | I do not wish to use underground filtration — is this OK , and if so , what should I use for tank substrate — just sand ? |
| 7 | What can I have for breakfast today ? |
| 8 | You approach the reception desk : ‘ Where can I go for breakfast ? ’ you ask . |
| 9 | The big boys tried to make me feel at home by taking me to the greasy spoon for a pie but what did I care for food as the table rang with drug quips and acerbic one-liners about Danielle Dax from Gavin Martin , James Brown and Danny Kelly . |
| 10 | Nor do I care for gossip . |
| 11 | In view of doubts that have been raised in the House and elsewhere , may I ask for clarification on whether the Privileges Committee is free to consider the role of the Secretary of State for Health and senior officials in his Department and , most important , the role of the parliamentary private secretary to the Secretary of State , the hon. Member for Esher ( Mr. Taylor ) ? |