Example sentences of "to [pers pn] for [v-ing] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And thanks to you for giving Gareth such a good day yesterday . ’ |
| 2 | At present , other matters are proceeding , but I can tell the hon. Gentleman — I am grateful to him for seeking clarification — that in respect of a further order for type 23s , I expect that to be at a broadly similar interval comparing this with the previous order that was placed . |
| 3 | Shortly before the announcement of his resignation there were press reports that FBI agents had reviewed Gray 's 1990 financial disclosures and had sought records concerning payments made to him for speaking engagements . |
| 4 | Other examples of such ambiguity are plentiful ; we offer at random : ( 3 ) ( a ) she wants to play the character limping ( b ) this process leaves the items date-stamped ( c ) Elmer made all the excuses imaginable ( d ) our lawyer sent the packages registered For instance , taking example ( c ) , under the attributive version , a speaker has a low opinion of Elmer as a man who prevaricates or procrastinates ; but with the alternative interpretation she may be giving credit to him for lending colour and credibility to a defence which has to be put forward . |
| 5 | Is she approachable and easy to talk to , or do you find yourself apologising to her for forgetting things or because your child has heaps of energy ? |