Example sentences of "[pers pn] for support [conj] " in BNC.

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1 She 's trembling violently and she starts to retch , leaning against me for support as the heaving racks her .
2 Whatever happens I 'll be relying on you for support and concern . ’
3 He helped Ratagan away , the big man leaning on him for support and cursing his lameness .
4 She winced , clutched him for support as she eased her right foot off the ground , and a shabby handbag touched his chest .
5 Finally , she stumbled , fell against a wall , clutching it for support and sobbing .
6 Once we accept that fact , we can relax and enjoy the relationship , knowing that , because we are not tying them down , they are all the more likely to remain our friends and even to continue to come to us for support and for advice .
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