English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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238321	The police arrested him for theft.	CK
3147936	The price is a little high for me.	CK
280414	The road continues for many miles.	CK
1079482	The runner was gasping for breath.	keira_n
320109	The soldiers are ready for battle.	CK
807200	The two sides negotiated for days.	Source_VOA
807201	The violence lasted for two weeks.	Source_VOA
273780	The whole world hungers for peace.	CM
47651	The work calls for great patience.	CM
40811	There is no accounting for tastes.	CM
269028	There is no cause for undue alarm.	CK
416841	There is no cure for lovesickness.	blay_paul
1777138	There is nothing to apologize for.	Grim_fandango
804351	There was no money for rebuilding.	Source_VOA
2459381	There's no reason for you to quit.	erikspen
3287125	There's nothing for us to do here.	CK
3314636	These gloves are too small for me.	CK
59585	These shoes are big enough for me.	CK
59882	These toys are suitable for girls.	CK
306878	They are contending for the prize.	CK
1392378	They are fairy tales for children.	CM
307670	They are preparing for their trip.	adjusting
305468	They are willing to do it for you.	CK
2854530	They do everything for each other.	Dejo
680318	They got an award for good grades.	Source_VOA
306725	They made me wait for a long time.	CK
1835253	They stayed like that for a while.	drjuly
53408	They were both silent for a while.	CK
1214432	They were treated for hypothermia.	eastasiastudent
680995	They work for a packaging company.	Source_VOA
3131487	Things happen for a reason, right?	CK
56947	This book is adapted for children.	CK
586669	This book is too expensive for me.	CK
2892181	This has been going on for a week.	CK
58554	This homework is difficult for me.	CK
1898114	This is a nice place for a picnic.	CK
59325	This park is famous for its roses.	CK
59456	This ticket is good for two weeks.	CK
59119	This work calls for special skill.	autuno
48608	Those shoes won't do for climbing.	CM
2955489	Tom advertised his house for sale.	CK
2641940	Tom and Mary are looking for John.	CK
2641914	Tom asked Mary for an explanation.	CK
2641891	Tom feels a little sorry for Mary.	CK
3171536	Tom found a nice apartment for me.	CK
3171492	Tom gave his life for his country.	CK
3153698	Tom gave me these for my birthday.	CK
2956770	Tom gestured for Mary to go ahead.	CK
3171356	Tom has been here for three hours.	CK
3185611	Tom has been sick for a long time.	CK