Example sentences of "[verb] [pron] for [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The humour inheres not just in the daffy selection of cultural allusions ( their native French accordion , some flamenco guitar , a few African horns ) but also in the way they take stiff , formal tempi ( waltzes and tangos ) and mockingly squeeze them for their stateliness . |
| 2 | I know that you 've never forgiven me for what happened , and I do n't blame you , darling . |
| 3 | We get quite used to our domestic dog actually bringing us sticks and balls so that we may throw them for our four-legged companion to retrieve . |
| 4 | But concentrating on the true politics of smoking will help us to see them for what they are : romantic illusions . |
| 5 | It would be better to admit that these murderous wishes and impulses exist than to deny them , and feel guilt-laden as a result of not allowing ourselves to see them for what they are . |
| 6 | It can not deal with the problems that do exist , because it fails to see them for what they are . |
| 7 | I feel deeply sorry for both Boo and Imamu because they both have to prove themselves before people actually begin to see them for what they really are which are two very kind and loving people . |
| 8 | In 1913 he came under pressure in the Commons for his failure to promote an air force ; Samuel Hoare demonstrated the ineffectiveness of the government 's policy by visiting the air bases to see them for himself . |
| 9 | ‘ Did you want me for something in particular ? ’ |
| 10 | Nutty adjusted them for him . |
| 11 | He made nothing for himself out of the plunder of the Church lands . |
| 12 | The Sheikha usually made them for her . |
| 13 | Yes , she made them for her teacher 's as well , they 'll chocolates . |
| 14 | Since the war , every spell of Anfield success has been set or kept in motion by the signing of a top-class ‘ striker-cum-provider ’ a player who not only scored goals but also made them for his colleagues . |
| 15 | Moreover , we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it . |
| 16 | ‘ Although 1992 was an excellent year and we would like to thank everyone for their support , we are always on the look out for new members . ’ |
| 17 | I WOULD like to thank everyone for their tremendous efforts in selling draw tickets this year . |
| 18 | I would like to thank everyone for their efforts in 1993 . |
| 19 | The cards and calls from well-wishers have been a real pick-me-up and I want to thank everyone for their concern and support . ’ |
| 20 | A physicist colleague has kindly calculated them for me . |
| 21 | Wanderers chairman Geoff Wyatt issued the following statement : ‘ By amicable agreement the three coaches have parted company with the club and we wish to thank them for their committment and efforts during their time as coaches with us . ’ |
| 22 | After he survived the vote , Mr Major went to the Whips ' office to thank them for their help . |
| 23 | I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support , and I hope that when my nest book is published they will feel confident enough to treat me just as a novelist and not as a problem . ’ |
| 24 | I would like to thank them for their continuing forbearance and understanding , and for their hard work throughout the year . |
| 25 | I should like to thank them for their outstanding contribution to BP , extending over many years . |
| 26 | ‘ In the excitement of getting Penny back I ca n't did n't get their names but would like to thank them for their kindness . ’ |
| 27 | Which reminds me you still have n't written to Geoffrey and Jean to thank them for your birthday money have we ? |
| 28 | There is usually little they can do and , even if they could , the imprisoned creatures are too demented to thank them for it . |
| 29 | For example , I have never received a personal letter following my stay to thank me for my custom . |
| 30 | He had the grace to thank me for my co-operation . ’ |