Example sentences of "vouch for [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At least , Stanley Jones mentions in his deeply interesting new biography that doubts have been cast on the authenticity of the celebrated exit line , though without actually vouching for it he considers it just what Hazlitt would have said . |
| 2 | Christine 's live-in lover had confirmed the holiday dates she had given : they had travelled abroad around the date-of the murder , and he had vouched for her staying at home in the days leading up to the death . |
| 3 | You are vouched for , ’ said Hotspur , with the large simplicity that was warp to the weft of his equally vast pride , ‘ but no one has vouched for me . ’ |
| 4 | Later it occurred to him that it was lucky he had Moreau to vouch for him , otherwise his transparent interest in the fräulein might have made him suspect . |
| 5 | If these suspects could produce no witnesses to vouch for them , they were taken away and shot , usually in public . |
| 6 | You will vouch for me with Lady Maude ? ’ |
| 7 | The eccentric appearance he presented , together with his having forgotten his invitation card , resulted in his being refused entrance until somebody arrived who could satisfactorily identify and vouch for him . |
| 8 | Now he was committed to attending the meeting ; Joseph would have his disguise ready and would vouch for him . |
| 9 | ‘ I can vouch for it that nobody has moved from his or her desk all the time you 've been here , except for Nigel and he has not moved from his corner . ’ |
| 10 | But you know Mr I I do n't believe in these average earnings , average business , Oh yes there is correctness the accountants will vouch for it you see ? |
| 11 | We could walk round to the stables , if you do not object to it — I can vouch for it that the grass is not wet — and then perhaps Miss Araminta will not hear as the horses will not come to the front door . ’ |
| 12 | a therefore , like Catherine 's in a situation herself and she 'll obviously vouch for it , I can not get my applicants . |
| 13 | ‘ Who can vouch for you ? ’ |
| 14 | I can vouch for you . |
| 15 | I can get anybody you name at the BBC to talk to my office and then vouch for me . ’ |