Example sentences of "for what [pron] [modal v] [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Perhaps Locke did not recognise the difference because he used the same word , ‘ idea ’ , both for what we would ordinarily call an idea and for what is imprinted in , or on , the mind , the ‘ sensation ’ . |
| 2 | In general , many of these inquiries were motivated by the need for what we would now regard as manpower planning , especially to do with the defence of the realms concerned . |
| 3 | It was the Parish Council themselves who had to consider things very quickly and go for what they could best endeavour but you c er I ca n't see how that can be used to nullify the general view of the public of South Milford and the other parishes . |
| 4 | He longs for what he can never really have . |
| 5 | The Brodskys in striking contrast go for what I can only describe as an unconventional line-up to match the photo on the cover . |
| 6 | It was also essential that he believed he was being cured , because of the need he would face soon for what I can only call ‘ self-help ’ . |