Example sentences of "[verb] [pers pn] for support " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some exercises they perform sitting on chairs or using them for support , but floor exercises have been out of the question . |
| 2 | Approaching the signal box he mounted the steps , the hand-rail creaking as he used it for support . |
| 3 | She winced , clutched him for support as she eased her right foot off the ground , and a shabby handbag touched his chest . |
| 4 | Finally , she stumbled , fell against a wall , clutching it for support and sobbing . |
| 5 | When he let go of her , she fell back against the sideboard , clutching it for support , fighting for enough composure so that she could make some clever response that would make clear that the kiss had not disturbed her in the least . |