English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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530737	This house was on the market for three years before it sold.	darinmex
391737	This message turned out to be a little hard for me to write.	plaidchuck
2955738	Tom and Mary combined their money to buy a present for John.	CK
2639705	Tom and Mary went to a very expensive restaurant for dinner.	CK
2639703	Tom closed his eyes for a moment and considered his options.	CK
3157446	Tom finally convinced Mary to bake a birthday cake for John.	CK
2956888	Tom has been waiting patiently in the lobby for three hours.	CK
3001439	Tom let us know that he wasn't interested in working for us.	CK
3185486	Tom stayed at a hotel not far from our house for a few days.	CK
3093432	Tom's grandchildren were a source of great pleasure for him.	patgfisher
718052	Tragedy is a powerful unifying factor for a nation's people.	papabear
464294	Turn the corner and you'll see the store you're looking for.	lukaszpp
72161	U.S.S.R. stands for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.	CM
287071	Unlike his other writings, this book was not for scientists.	CM
18650	We are going to make up for lost time by taking a short cut.	CK
262872	We take it for granted that he will succeed in his business.	darinmex
1502719	We would've enjoyed our trip if it hadn't been for the rain.	CK
1994575	We're looking for some computer-savvy people to work for us.	CK
3342254	Were you really able to get Tom to do your homework for you?	CK
243488	When he got into trouble, he turned to his parents for help.	CK
1481978	When there's a piano to be moved, don't reach for the stool.	pigeonenglish
1438806	Why didn't you come yesterday? I waited a long time for you.	Anon
2927800	Would you like to come over for dinner after work on Monday?	CK
30219	You get rusty if you haven't spoken English for a long time.	CK
954791	You promised me that you would make something for us to eat.	CK
954859	You're the only person I know who is qualified for this job.	CK
1858743	"Here are some flowers for you." "Thanks. They're gorgeous."	CK
1222530	A farewell party was held for the executive who was retiring.	CK
847193	A fat man seldom dislikes anybody very hard or for very long.	Source_Benedict_1921
273938	Anxious for a quick decision, the chairman called for a vote.	CM
3001775	Are you still interested in going out for a drink after work?	CK
53287	As soon as Jim got home, he made a beeline for the rest room.	CK
237949	Business is bad, and the outlook for next year is even worse.	CM
244909	Cherry blossoms last only for a few days, a week at the most.	CK
2130894	Do you prefer for television shows to be subtitled or dubbed?	AlanF_US
1127861	Don't ask me for forgiveness. What's been done has been done.	nadsat
274230	Don't punish him for breaking the window. He is not to blame.	CK
238552	Each team carried their flag into the stadium for the finals.	CM
241740	For the time being, I will wait for the result of the survey.	CM
687345	He apologized to his wife and children for losing his temper.	ulyssemc1
294418	He bought the land for the purpose of building a house on it.	CK
302231	He compiled a Japanese folklore anthology for use in schools.	CM
295246	He left a note to the effect that he was going out for lunch.	CK
288342	He tied the world record for the hundred-meter breast-stroke.	CM
277731	I am in the habit of taking my dog for a walk in the morning.	CK
71409	I am very grateful to you for what you've done for my family.	CK
258055	I doubt if anyone even remembers his name now, except for me.	CK
261236	I gave a bunch of roses to her in return for her hospitality.	CK
436681	I have no time for that, and besides, I don't have any money.	lukaszpp
1319619	I know you love me, but all I feel for you is just affection.	alexmaur