Example sentences of "do [be] [verb] for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then all Kirov had to do was run for cover and wait . |
| 2 | They continually threaten , nudge and jostle each other ; what they are doing is competing for rank . |
| 3 | They 're competing for access to male pouches , what mammalian males are doing is competing for access to female uteruses because it 's only in a female uterus that an offspring can develop if you 're a mammal . |
| 4 | ‘ A lot of the things I did were done for shock value . |
| 5 | ‘ All they ever do is ask for money . |
| 6 | I mean , I do n't know I , you see I left I had to come here so I left before Bob Monkhouse and everything , I just , I , all I did was go for couple of free drinks and plate of free food , which , I do n't think I got . |