Example sentences of "her [verb] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A few days later before Anne went to work her mother asked her to go for bread . |
| 2 | She constantly restrained her eating for fear of putting on weight . |
| 3 | If you are in two minds then give the candidate the benefit of the doubt and allow him or her to come for interview and elaborate on the details given on the form . |
| 4 | When the others saw her heading for home after the latest sports or debating session they would say " Look out . |
| 5 | In December 1812 one of her creditors had her arrested for debt , as he was entitled to under the still operating Lords ' Act of 1759 . |
| 6 | He had had her arrested for theft , but , although the jade was gone , they had n't been able to prove she had taken it . |
| 7 | They should not feel aggrieved at her asking for money ; when she went into the cold hall she felt that it would not give her back much , if anything . |
| 8 | Her breath went and left her gasping for air . |
| 9 | He reached out and tugged her into the V of his thighs , dropping his mouth to hers and taking it in a kiss that left her gasping for breath and so shaken she could barely stand . |