English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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329676	I spent three years looking for a good director, but couldn't find one.	fcbond
1961389	I thought maybe I'd go to the supermarket and buy something for dinner.	CK
325644	I was nearly ten when my parents gave me a chemistry set for Christmas.	CK
3147980	I'd consider buying that if you'd sell it to me for a reasonable price.	CK
17370	I'm not going out on a limb for you because you never helped me before.	papabear
30985	If it had not been for your advice, I would have failed in my business.	CM
30712	If it were not for electricity, our civilized life would be impossible.	CK
953955	If you throw your jeans in the washing machine, I'll wash them for you.	CK
29107	It is not necessary to make a decision now about the place for meeting.	CM
64508	OK, so that's it for me. Now I'll hand things over to the next speaker.	CM
296761	On hearing the news of the birth of his first child, he jumped for joy.	CM
59492	Please accept our apologies for the trouble this matter has caused you.	CK
23974	Scientists have come up with many explanations for why the sky is blue.	CK
1311683	She's been practicing piano for a year and can play the piano somewhat.	CK
51925	Steve had to shell out $50.00 for the speeding ticket he got last week.	CM
266802	Thank you very much for informing me that the shipment will be delayed.	CK
282259	The heavy fog made it impossible for us to see anything in front of us.	CK
238093	The police have been searching for the stolen goods for almost a month.	CK
2268624	The union has asked for the mediation of the government in the dispute.	_undertoad
280834	The war between the two countries ended with a big loss for both sides.	CM
2960567	There's something that I've been wanting to say to you for a long time.	Hybrid
1531114	This dictionary is good learning tool for both students and professors.	erikspen
3318765	Today, for the first time in a week, Tom was allowed to eat solid food.	al_ex_an_der
2958296	Tom told Mary that sometimes all you have to do is ask for forgiveness.	CK
3162934	Tom trims his beard with the same scissors he uses for everything else.	CK
248669	We were held up for half an hour in the traffic and so we arrived late.	CK
2662514	We're looking for someone who can take care of these kinds of problems.	CK
286791	When his food supply ran short, he had to look for a new place to live.	CK
64024	When she saw that the people were hungry, she begged for food for them.	CM
60809	Written, as it is, in easy English, the book is suitable for beginners.	CM
16685	You are not excused from the responsibility for this serious situation.	Zifre
326182	You can make up for lost time by taking an airplane instead of a train.	CK
271981	A blue suit, white shirt and red tie are essential for all male workers.	CK
34769	A pick is a long handled tool used for breaking up hard ground surfaces.	CM
862910	A very brief warning or explanation is enough for an intelligent person.	cris
242271	All Sadako could do now was to make paper cranes and hope for a miracle.	CK
44835	As I missed the train, I had to wait for the next one for about an hour.	CK
3078341	Could you please get the jar of peanut butter from the top shelf for me?	CK
1437564	For some people, meditation is more effective than taking tranquilisers.	caspian
33359	Fully booked for the night, the hotel had to turn away some late guests.	CK
280792	Going back to South Africa had stirred up some painful memories for him.	CM
287600	He had been living in Nagano for seven years when his daughter was born.	CK
466301	His customers dropped off after the new supermarket opened for business.	blay_paul
320961	I can give you a copy of the report, but I can't vouch for its accuracy.	CK
2743536	I don't think that there's enough room in the canoe for all three of us.	CK
402036	I must ask Nick for his new address and telephone number when I see him.	CK
388712	I think it's strange that Alice should keep silent for such a long time.	CK
71040	I'll do your shopping, clean up the house, and cook your dinner for you.	CK
72968	If we place an order for more than 20 units, would you reduce the price?	CM
30854	If you have no liking for modern music, you will not enjoy this concert.	CM