Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [vb base] [adv prt] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | But within this complete chronology we can discern some processes and states of affairs that are comparatively brief , others that last for an intermediate length of time , and some that go on for centuries or even millennia . |
| 2 | The works , in whatever medium , must be self-sufficient and stand up for themselves . |
| 3 | But it would be ala I think people would be alarmed if turn out for central government dropped to forty percent . |
| 4 | Minutes later we are heading for a small island group north of Vengsøya , to round that and head on for the next . |
| 5 | Do you combine it with the weekly ‘ big shop ’ at Sainsbury 's , wait until you fall ill or hang on for the January sales ? |
| 6 | Musically — forget it , but the spot effects are great and make up for the poor acoustic tones . |
| 7 | Beyond pouring oil on troubled waters , the Queen can do no more than dig in for the long wait , guided by her husband . |
| 8 | Their often very high and frequently untaxed earnings from gratuities at the large and lavish events at which they serve more than make up for the low basic rates they are paid , the absence of substantial fringe benefits and the existence of a short off-season in which they can not earn . |
| 9 | ‘ Be cool and look out for the ladies , ’ he says . |
| 10 | She realized he was trying to lead the conversation away from her husband , to be kind and make up for his blunder . |