Example sentences of "fight for [conj] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Mr Alton — a Catholic and fanatical anti-abortionist — said : ‘ While this policy remains intact I will not be able to fight for or recommend people to vote for the Liberal Democrats . ’ |
| 2 | It is a collective expression of extensive opposition to — even outrage at — the attempt by Henry VIII and Arran to stampede the Scots , the moment the opportunity appeared to present itself , into a complete denial of their long tradition of independence fought for and achieved in the teeth of English aggression . |
| 3 | A hard-earned trophy fought for and suffered for . |
| 4 | Progressive legislation is fought for and gained by organised resistance , often on a class base , though this may be concealed . |
| 5 | This needs courage and conviction , both of which have to be fought for and acquired , step by step , without looking back . |
| 6 | They understand that everything must be fought for and earned , from the next meal or mortgage payment to respect from neighbours , friends and families . |
| 7 | His right to govern himself by his own vote , which he had fought for and wrestled from the grip of the landed gentry himself only ten years ago . |
| 8 | Exactly why this has been a difficulty is not clear and it is ironic considering the lead responsibility local authorities fought for and won . |
| 9 | Hence the fierceness with which it was both fought for and resisted . |
| 10 | This has been especially evident in Peru and Chile , where goals have been fought for and won in this way . |
| 11 | ( Incidentally , I suspect the risks of abuse would be considerably less if the ‘ pay ’ were fought for and won by a united feminist campaign on the grounds that housewives work and deserve money for that reason , than if it were graciously granted by government in a mood of pronatalist , pro-family , antifeminist zeal to cut the costs of the social services . ) |
| 12 | It seems to me that we are having to fight all over again to keep many things that we have already fought for and gained in the past . |