Example sentences of "and [noun] for [pron] child " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Marxist feminists argue that it is capital which gains the benefit from this exploitative form of labour , since it means that they can pay these women 's husbands lower wages than would be the case if male workers had to buy these services , for instance meals in cafes , laundries for clothes-washing , and nannies for their children . |
| 2 | The Fund works to ensure legal defence of the victims of apartheid ; to provide support for families and dependants of those imprisoned and detained — such as food , clothing , rent and education for their children . |
| 3 | It 's important to know parents ' expectations of the school , to know of their dreams and ambitions for their children . |
| 4 | As parents we shared our hopes and fears for our children and laughed and cried together . |
| 5 | They have so many hopes and dreams for their children 's future . |
| 6 | However , it is patently obvious that parents can be a good or bad influence and example for their children , and this fact can hardly be used to explain present patterns of crime . |
| 7 | A widow in her early 40s with a family of four , she was tired of going without and so used credit to buy furniture and clothes for her children . |
| 8 | A mother sought a declaration that the doctors , health authority and Department of Health had no right to provide contraceptive advice and treatment for her children under 16 without parental knowledge and consent . |
| 9 | His mother , preoccupied with paying the bills , seemed to have little time and energy for her children — particularly Graham who , as the only boy , was a bitter reminder of her husband . |