English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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304651	They stood up and reached for his hat on the table.	CK
934469	They took enough provisions for three years at sea.	LittleBoy
681699	They've been dance partners for more than 60 years.	Source_VOA
3226491	This is way too dangerous for a child to play with.	CK
587628	This semester I failed two students for plagiarism.	darinmex
60732	This tie is not suitable for a situation like this.	CK
3347730	Tom and Mary have been an item for a few weeks now.	patgfisher
3047016	Tom asked if I wanted him to cook something for me.	CK
1094071	Tom followed the stream for a couple of kilometers.	CK
37205	Tom has been going with Jane for almost a year now.	CK
2950729	Tom has been working as Mary's chauffeur for years.	CK
3316610	Tom used to lock himself in the basement for hours.	CK
681003	Tom wants to forgive his father for abandoning him.	Source_VOA
2731534	Tom was committed to an institution for the insane.	sharptoothed
3295787	Tom was groping around in the dark for his glasses.	patgfisher
2835525	Tom was supposed to be here for dinner an hour ago.	CK
386488	We are both looking for something that isn't there.	Dorenda
54537	We are looking for somebody who can use a computer.	CK
516747	We are responsible for your protection from now on.	minshirui
249250	We chose a good present for each of their children.	CM
248568	We decided on a trip to Singapore for our vacation.	CK
288554	We found out that he had been dead for three years.	CK
248764	We have been enjoying peace for more than 40 years.	CM
1385516	We have to find the right person for each position.	quickfitter
1549769	We must create a safe environment for our children.	Spamster
280050	We'll have to make do with the old one for a while.	CK
2102192	What have you bought your girlfriend for Christmas?	Hybrid
246995	What have you done with the watch I bought for you?	CK
19141	Where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?	CK
682423	While Mary was in college, she worked for a lawyer.	Source_VOA
2264482	Why does he always make allowances for her conduct?	sharptoothed
3182159	Would you like me to go in and talk to Tom for you?	CK
1221454	Yesterday, a farewell party was held for Mr. Jones.	CK
3092484	You are under arrest for the murder of Tom Jackson.	CK
26613	You have to look out for other cars when you drive.	CK
15820	You must make allowance for his lack of experience.	Zifre
318503	You shouldn't look down on a person for being poor.	CM
3071328	You'd better think up a good excuse for being late.	sharptoothed
243869	You've been late for school more often than before.	CM
681922	A drunk driver was responsible for the car accident.	Source_VOA
63754	A gas stove provides the most even heat for cooking.	CM
240006	A great man will be remembered for his achievements.	CK
2060450	A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client.	halfb1t
682347	Americans vote for a new president every four years.	Source_VOA
239465	Atomic energy can be utilized for peaceful purposes.	CM
2264719	Be careful of what you say, for he's easily annoyed.	_undertoad
1047240	Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.	CK
58181	Could you change the departure date for this ticket?	CM
2580812	Don't read in the dark. It's not good for your eyes.	Hybrid
26204	Don't translate English into Japanese word for word.	NekoKanjya