English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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245234	Unfortunately it will be impossible for us to accept your proposal.	CK
34928	We have lots of bread, and as for butter, we have more than enough.	CK
271950	Western countries are jumping on Japan for its stance on the issue.	CK
31944	When Mary was spoken to by a stranger, she was at a loss for words.	CM
246606	While I was waiting for the rain to stop, he kindly gave me a lift.	CK
69254	You are always making excuses for not doing your share of the work.	CK
3119155	"Have you known Tom for a long time?" "No, I've only just met him."	patgfisher
543592	"Would you like something to drink?" "No, but thanks for offering."	CK
21562	A poor school record will count against you when you look for a job.	CM
2264623	After conferring for several hours, they made the agreements public.	_undertoad
41542	All of a sudden, I remembered that I couldn't pay for so many books.	CK
274588	All the villagers went out into the hills to look for a missing cat.	CK
72888	Could we see each other for about an hour on February 27 at 3:00 pm?	CK
2951772	Do you think it'll be possible for us to do this without Tom's help?	CK
299927	He bought a new car. He had had his old one for more than ten years.	CK
294774	He contends that nuclear weapons are necessary for national defense.	CM
247302	He had been working on his novel for six months when we visited him.	CK
847213	He prefers plain, simple people, for he is plain and simple himself.	Source_Benedict_1921
287382	His painting wasn't particularly good, so no one praised him for it.	blay_paul
1315823	How long does it take for the airport shuttle to get to the airport?	CK
3147989	I have lots of second-hand books for sale, all at affordable prices.	CK
278009	I haven't seen you for a long time. Come and see me once in a while.	CK
321662	I ran as fast as possible, but I was not in time for the last train.	CK
1961371	I thought it was unnecessary for us to do anything about that today.	CK
73009	I wonder if you would mind lending me your car for a couple of days.	Eldad
1994473	I'll probably get in trouble for telling you this, but I don't care.	CK
28030	If it wasn't for the doctor's treatment, that patient would be dead.	CK
30777	If it were not for examinations, how happy our school life would be!	CM
249716	If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to let me know.	CK
682228	In some countries, the punishment for treason can be life in prison.	Source_VOA
17727	It is not necessary for you to take his advice if you don't want to.	CK
2673819	No cure for the common cold exists, but the symptoms can be treated.	WestofEden
30566	Once I learned what to listen for, I came to appreciate modern jazz.	CM
67390	People everywhere yearn for public leaders dedicated to world peace.	CM
1531113	Prepositions generally cause problems for foreign language students.	erikspen
1311679	She's been practicing piano for a year and can play the piano a bit.	CK
71669	Thank you for the time you spent with me during my visit to Atlanta.	CK
1293142	The most painful thing for a mother is having to bury her own child.	CK
2774076	The need for more foreign language teachers here is becoming urgent.	sharptoothed
1356698	There are times when Mary sits still for hours and looks at the sea.	CK
954396	There were many things that we needed to do to prepare for our trip.	CK
2639606	Tom said he had room in his garage for me to keep some of my things.	CK
323322	Tomorrow we go to school to sign up for the classes we want to take.	CK
28176	Unusually low temperatures account for the poor rice crop this year.	CK
248052	We searched for the two boys everywhere, but neither could be found.	CM
22703	We waited up for him until two o'clock and then finally went to bed.	CK
237781	You aren't cut out for the military because of its rigid discipline.	CM
457147	You can download the instruction manual for the heat exchanger here.	FeuDRenais
997108	You'd be amazed how many apples you can buy for two hundred dollars.	CK
1349545	"How do you do, James?" "Fine, thanks for asking. Nice to meet you."	CM