English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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292384	He mentioned her name for the first time.	CK
297395	He offered ten dollars for our old radio.	CK
2264230	He shows warm affection for his children.	sharptoothed
297508	He sold me the book for one thousand yen.	CK
293841	He spent all night cramming for the test.	CK
300924	He spoke for ten minutes without a pause.	Swift
293796	He turned down her request for a day off.	CK
853242	He was arrested for fencing stolen goods.	darinmex
293500	He was looking for something in the dark.	CK
296577	He went for a walk with her this morning.	CK
1861661	He will not stay for more than four days.	kerbear407
288099	He worked hard to provide for his family.	CK
536508	He's always on time for his appointments.	FeuDRenais
1754741	He's the sole breadwinner for the family.	Spamster
308993	Her coat was too casual for the occasion.	CM
2640798	Here's the magazine you were looking for.	CK
744510	His accomplishments speak for themselves.	darinmex
1330235	His brother had been missing for a while.	Shishir
286389	His finances have changed for the better.	darinmex
287882	His speech was suitable for the occasion.	CK
285953	His undertaking failed for lack of funds.	CM
3022613	How about singing that song for me again?	sharptoothed
262597	How about staying with us for a few days?	CK
2225	How much do you leave for a tip in Spain?	Zifre
2912628	How much of this are you responsible for?	CK
2266878	How much will you charge me for the suit?	_undertoad
19671	Hurry up, or you will be late for school.	Swift
261760	I am allowed 1,000 yen a month for books.	CM
259427	I apologized profusely for my being late.	CK
323141	I arranged catering for tomorrow's party.	CK
2253239	I bought a leather frame for the picture.	_undertoad
792554	I bought ingredients for curry on Sunday.	ryanthewired
2911690	I bought these medications for my father.	FeuDRenais
2485149	I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend.	Hybrid
58679	I demand an explanation for this mistake.	CK
914110	I do not know who is good enough for him.	Jane_Austen
59741	I don't know what this symbol stands for.	CK
2323038	I don't remember asking for your opinion.	CK
52693	I don't think John is suited for the job.	CK
1515899	I don't want to spoil the ending for you.	wrarshad91
1670173	I finally found a use for this old thing.	erikspen
317539	I had left a present for her at my house.	CK
31214	I have been reading this for a few hours.	CK
72459	I have expected his death for six months.	CM
252412	I have known him for more than ten years.	CK
252564	I have lived in Sasayama for three years.	CK
63826	I have settled on green for the curtains.	CM
2169040	I have studied Portuguese for two months.	alexmarcelo
37519	I haven't decided which job to apply for.	CK
1987670	I haven't had a barbecue for a long time.	FlamingTofu