Example sentences of "[vb base] is for [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The last thing I want is for them to be used as pawns in political games of chess to suit the personal ambitions of politicians . |
| 2 | ‘ All I want is for him to come here , take Jennifer in his arms and face me . |
| 3 | ‘ All I want is for him to be happy and secure , ’ Vitor assured her , ‘ which he is with you . |
| 4 | What you want is for me to stroke your ego by telling you that he does n't compare to you . ’ |
| 5 | Otherwise all we want is for her to have fun , and to enjoy happiness and health . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ What I really want is for us to reach these people before Moscow does : there 's no argument about who they 'll want to pin it on . |
| 7 | ‘ What I want is for us to talk long and hard , and now , ’ she declared , and , swivelling on her heel , she marched back into the house . |
| 8 | Do n't you know that all I want is for you to be happy ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ All I want is for you to be happy , Peachcake . |
| 10 | ‘ We need the supporters and all I ask is for them to stay with us for the 90 minutes . ’ |
| 11 | Everything I do is for them . |
| 12 | And they said we do n't mean to be over the men , but what we mean is for you to come down the office , no what the office wants as regards orders , and be responsible and pass them out to the men who you 'll think who 'll do the job best and all that , and that 's what we mean . |
| 13 | Even after I mean , as I say , we went out on the Wednesday and he said , all I need is for you to do this book again for me . |