Example sentences of "for a [noun] [coord] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dyer was almost over for a try but put a foot in touch at the corner flag spoiled the effort . |
| 2 | She closed her eyes for a second and touched the small space of forehead between her brows . |
| 3 | ‘ Look , Kate , relax for a second and tell us what happened . |
| 4 | Then they looked at one another for a second and kissed passionately . |
| 5 | He concluded his little lecture with jovial self-approval , and then , standing by the open door , he paused for a second and said : ‘ Sounds cynical , all that , I suppose . |
| 6 | He drew in a deep breath , paused for a second and let it out on a sigh . |
| 7 | Blanche held the man 's gaze for a second and glanced back down at the piece of paper . |
| 8 | Blufton pondered for a second and ran a strong , spade-like hand through his hair . |
| 9 | It glittered eerily for a second and exploded , forming a cloud of tinsel . |
| 10 | His eyelids fluttered for a second and stayed shut until they reached the ground floor . |
| 11 | I stopped for a second and tried to think what my conclusive proof was . |
| 12 | He will be out of action for a fortnight and misses Friday 's Test against Wales . |
| 13 | Jimmy cursed him for a fool and thanked him for standing aside . |
| 14 | Matters relating to your home life and financial security are highlighted and , while you can anticipate some minor gains , benefits or other incentives early this month , sparks may fly just prior to the 16th , when someone appears to be taking you for a fool or expecting you to foot the bill . |
| 15 | Victory in the 148th league derby on Merseyside was no more than Liverpool deserved for they did the lions share of the attacking while Everton were content to rely on defence and counter attacks in a bid for a hit and run triumph . |
| 16 | I was almost tempted to strip off for a plunge but sensed , then saw , a figure on the bank above . |
| 17 | It 's rather like a Ford Granada ; you can buy the basic version or you can pay almost as much as you would for a Jaguar and get the Ghia version . |
| 18 | When he had finished his chores he sat down at the table and copied out ‘ I am William Beech ’ over and over again until Tom , after much effort , finally persuaded him to go for a run and exercise Sammy . |
| 19 | Dexter was gasping for a drink but decided thirst was the better part of subordination : he did not want to annoy Blanche by prolonging the interruption . |
| 20 | yeah so I mean he said we 're gon na have to go out for a drink and sit down and discuss it , you know |
| 21 | Come on , Harry , let's go to the bar for a drink and leave Pogo the field . ’ |
| 22 | He drop-kicked the telegram away , went out for a drink and turned up months later on the first day of filming amiable as an old soldier . |
| 23 | The Samaritans have threatened to call in the police if I do not stop pestering them with phone calls , and Alcoholics Anonymous refuse to come out for a drink and discuss my problem . |
| 24 | ‘ I thought we 'd go for a drive and put her through her paces , ’ he suggested . |
| 25 | He urged the constitutional politicians to renew the search for a settlement and said people should speak out against prejudice and bigotry and on behalf of reconciliation and peace . |
| 26 | I thought I 'd go back to Ireland for a bit and go to Clonmacnoise . |
| 27 | Well I 've been off work for a bit and got back to a massive 156 messages from the group ! |
| 28 | But umm I sort of drove on for a bit and thought it feels alright and then when I got to that , you know B P petrol station , I pulled in and got out and had a look . |
| 29 | She looks real comfy there and I think about sitting down for a bit and watching telly , but I ai n't got nothing to sit on so I just carry on standing up . |
| 30 | Then they all settle down for a bit and design some mountains . |