English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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2640338	Tom was at the gym for three hours yesterday.	CK
29988	Tom was late for class, as is often the case.	CM
2820771	Tom wore a patch on his eye for several days.	sharptoothed
243463	Turn to me for help if you are in difficulty.	CK
1761809	Was it easy for you to find a job in Germany?	Amastan
2640331	Was it hard for you to get in touch with Tom?	CK
280495	Watch out for cars when you cross the street.	CM
247853	We are anxious for news of your safe arrival.	CM
1283305	We are grateful for the music he left behind.	Guybrush88
328451	We are making advance plans for our holidays.	fcbond
322806	We are working hard to make up for lost time.	CK
3150537	We came here to buy a dress for our daughter.	CK
2796734	We camped for two weeks in the national park.	sharptoothed
3030921	We can talk for hours and it never gets dull.	Hybrid
2030111	We can't live without water for even one day.	CK
284172	We had known him for five years when he died.	CK
23297	We have enjoyed peace for more than 40 years.	Swift
249006	We have to fix the date for our trip quickly.	CM
3129923	We know for a fact it didn't happen that way.	CK
264224	We may as well walk as wait for the next bus.	CK
249443	We played games for about an hour and a half.	Nero
249195	We praised him for his wonderful performance.	CK
249397	We study the past for the sake of the future.	CM
283858	We took it for granted that he would help us.	CK
248478	We went to the coast for our summer vacation.	CK
321368	We were only just in time for the last train.	Zifre
3310814	We're going to be here for a couple of hours.	CK
3060920	We've already stored our furs for the winter.	sharptoothed
2712597	We've only known each other for three months.	CK
2761510	What are you lying around for? Go for a walk.	sharptoothed
54614	What did they add this needless function for?	CM
954559	What kind of information are you looking for?	CK
66266	What on earth did you put it on the menu for?	CM
35883	What time does the train for New York depart?	Eldad
2489013	What's the best fertilizer for tomato plants?	Hybrid
35270	What's the best way for me to get a passport?	CK
680740	What's your dream for yourself in five years?	Source_VOA
906911	What's your favorite thing to have for lunch?	CK
2892738	When do we get to do something for ourselves?	CK
1140030	Who's taking responsibility for this problem?	CK
1339461	Why is it that you're always late for school?	CM
54785	Will you give me your reasons for doing this?	CK
1096307	Would you like go out for a drink after work?	CK
3185439	Would you mind if we stayed here for a while?	CK
3189126	Would you mind leaving me alone for a minute?	Hybrid
3189131	Would you mind leaving us alone for a minute?	CK
53433	Would you mind my staying here for some time?	CM
57764	You are expected to dress well for this shop.	CK
2662330	You could see the glow of the fire for miles.	sharptoothed
32845	You should always save money for a rainy day.	CM