English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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328917	Since it's not the rainy season, there's no need for an umbrella.	fcbond
954282	Some people say that eating late at night is bad for your health.	CK
954283	Some people say that it is human nature to root for the underdog.	CK
272308	The baby caught sight of my ballpoint pen and reached out for it.	CK
59894	The other day he bought a wallet made of kangaroo leather for me.	CK
265879	The parcel will be kept at the post office until you call for it.	CK
238323	The police kept looking for a stolen article for about one month.	darinmex
2783358	The problem is that Tom has no alibi for the night of the murder.	CK
1355372	They will have been in the United States for ten years next year.	AMIKEMA
2955628	Tom and I have been out of touch with each other for a long time.	CK
262916	We soon recognized each other, although we had not met for years.	CM
1930	When I have migraines, aspirin doesn't alleviate the pain for me.	Zifre
247178	When we told Koko the news, she was silent for about ten minutes.	CK
238943	You can apply for a physical fitness test regardless of your age.	CK
271389	A politician must always be able to account for money he receives.	CM
35063	Barry Taylor's name has been put forward for the post of chairman.	CM
968133	Barry Taylor's name was put forward for the position of president.	LittleBoy
3024477	Can I talk to you for just a second about what happened in Boston?	CK
264013	Can't you ever be punctual? I have been waiting here for one hour.	CM
245724	Children exhibit a low tolerance for the frustrations of learning.	CM
3124423	Do you remember the day when we met each other for the first time?	kukla
1847837	Even though I had eaten a lot for breakfast, I was already hungry.	CK
1994691	For a while, I was really addicted to cola and drank it every day.	CK
41457	Forget your troubles for a while and come and have dinner with us.	Swift
3018197	Gusty winds are making travel hazardous for high profile vehicles.	Delian
283855	Had it not been for his help, I couldn't have finished the report.	CM
2716048	Have you seen the website for the ski resort we went to last week?	CK
302287	He blamed his teacher for his failure in the entrance examination.	CK
292500	He got down on his knees and prayed for the souls of the deceased.	CK
293351	He knows nothing about Lincoln, or for that matter, about America.	CM
282961	He never visits us without bringing some presents for my children.	CK
299931	He showed a lot of enthusiasm for the development of new products.	Zifre
294074	He went to England for the purpose of studying English literature.	CK
890149	Hot weather will continue, so please watch out for food poisoning.	Scott
263611	I can't come up with a good excuse for being late for the dentist.	CM
284418	I have been on friendly terms with him for more than twenty years.	CK
287650	I have just remembered his name, which I couldn't for a long time.	Zifre
256553	I have put aside one fourth of my salary for the last three years.	CK
26250	I like English so much, but sometimes it is very difficult for me.	CK
1514876	I teach Mr. Lee's children English in exchange for room and board.	CK
1961651	I thought you might need some help getting ready for your wedding.	CK
35360	I was late for the bus, late for work, and got a run my stockings.	CK
1337914	I would like to give you a bicycle as a present for your birthday.	Eldad
54841	I'll be back in thirty minutes so I'll be in time for the concert.	CK
1934729	I've been trying to find out who was responsible for the accident.	CK
1434575	I've just renewed my passport, so it's good for another ten years.	CK
667956	If God had meant for us to be naked, we'd have been born that way.	CK
30663	If it had not been for his help, we would have failed in business.	CM
263418	If it were not for examinations, our school life would be happier.	CK
287291	If you consider his age, then you can't blame him for his actions.	CK