English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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295930	He moved to a warmer place for the sake of his health.	CK
802707	He said they were responsible for the present problem.	Source_VOA
295975	He went out for a walk, with his dog following behind.	CM
662161	Here is the final agenda for the meeting on June 16th.	CK
258947	I am convinced that things will change for the better.	CK
253025	I am deeply indebted to my friends for all their help.	CK
407940	I bought a tie for Dan and I'll buy a scarf for Elena.	Dorenda
56706	I can't solve this problem. It's too difficult for me.	CK
1887228	I don't have a dress good enough for such an occasion.	CK
2952005	I don't know for certain whether Tom will swim or not.	CK
400573	I don't spend much time preparing for English classes.	CK
2952022	I don't think I've made enough spaghetti for everyone.	CK
237791	I had been in the army for a month when the war ended.	CK
2761478	I liked Mary, not for her looks, but for her kindness.	sharptoothed
539596	I mistook her for her sister. They look so much alike.	CK
3150747	I offered to buy everything for three hundred dollars.	CK
242505	I put in a good word for my friend at today's meeting.	CM
3122932	I think you're looking for something that isn't there.	CK
2835519	I thought Tom was supposed to be here for three weeks.	CK
1961784	I thought you weren't going back for a couple of days.	CK
259685	I took it for granted that she had received my letter.	CK
237613	I took it for granted that you would come to my party.	CK
256974	I went there for the express purpose of earning money.	CM
920419	I wish I could have stuck around for a few more hours.	CK
20278	I wish you would take me to a restaurant for a change.	CK
2537345	I won't take less than three hundred dollars for this.	CK
61289	I would be grateful for your approval of this request.	CM
2931723	I would like to thank you for accepting my invitation.	estambulista
2144630	I'd like to make a reservation for 6 o'clock tomorrow.	oneconor
257515	I'm flying to London for a business meeting this week.	CK
1233174	I'm going to study for the final exams this afternoon.	CK
581210	I'm looking for the perfect spot to hang this picture.	darinmex
2952832	I'm not sure why Tom is being blamed for the accident.	CK
249446	I'm relying on my friend to turn in the report for me.	CK
2537341	I'm saving this bottle of wine for a special occasion.	CK
37481	I'm thinking about which college might be best for me.	CM
242006	I've already spent all my pocket money for this month.	CK
252580	I've been subscribing to that magazine for four years.	CK
3326651	I've been told that you were looking for a babysitter.	ricardo14
3148378	I've got to get up early and catch a plane for Boston.	CK
2835518	I've spent my whole life looking for someone like you.	CK
1437200	If for some reason I'm late, please don't wait for me.	CK
70578	If it had not been for your help, I might have failed.	CK
31072	If it had not been for your help, I would have failed.	CK
270736	If it were not for water, no living things could live.	CK
25271	If you find an interesting book, please buy it for me.	NekoKanjya
63730	If you have a cold, lack of sleep is very bad for you.	CK
277834	If you set out early, you'll be in time for the train.	CK
1434985	In my city, there is no school for learning Esperanto.	Nero
478163	In my opinion, staying up late is bad for your health.	NekoKanjya