English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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304030	Every month, he saved ten thousand yen out of his income for his daughter.	Nero
1327488	For one thing, I don't have any money. For another, I don't have the time.	CK
324480	For the first time in her life, Yuka has finished reading an English book.	Dejo
17336	Had it not been for your raincoat, I would have been drenched to the skin.	Zifre
288391	He dissociated himself from the firm he had worked for for eighteen years.	CM
257996	I bought three apples and two bunches of grapes for dessert at the market.	CK
1045082	I didn't want to spend any more time than necessary cooking for my family.	CK
32600	I don't know my address yet, I'm going to stay with my friend for a while.	CK
253276	I have spent more than two-thirds, if not all, of the money for a new car.	CM
318808	I left home later than usual, but fortunately I was in time for the train.	CK
54536	I shopped around for my computer and ended up paying $200 less than David.	CM
1096444	I would never have guessed that you could buy butter for such a low price.	CK
1936500	I'd like to discuss the possibility of you coming to work for our company.	CK
284571	I'm going to ask him for an autograph. Do you have anything to write with?	CK
1934730	I've been trying to find out who is responsible for maintaining this road.	CK
282902	If he did not watch so much television, he would have more time for study.	CK
61273	If you have any reasons for not clearing this payment, please let us know.	CM
682323	It was a victory for the whole country when he finished first in the race.	Source_VOA
2639595	It's not uncommon for students to not study until the night before a test.	CK
1553418	It's time for us to start thinking about how we can improve the situation.	CK
277862	Many of the city's leading restaurants close down for the whole of August.	CK
2953192	Many parents think it's important for their children to learn how to swim.	CK
3058222	Mary made a reservation at a good restaurant for her boyfriend's birthday.	Hybrid
243730	Recently the demand for this product has increased faster than the supply.	CK
252474	Since I was sick for a week, I'm making every possible effort to catch up.	CK
50594	The money was put into a special fund to buy books for the school library.	CK
50552	The refugees in that camp have been living from hand to mouth for a month.	CK
307135	They loaded the trucks with emergency supplies for the earthquake victims.	CK
954449	Wait till the guys at work hear that your wife left you for another woman.	CK
70077	You should apologize to Mrs. Smith for your rude behavior the other night.	CK
2144571	"What would you like for lunch?" "It doesn't matter, whatever you've got."	Eldad
34053	After asking for my key at the front desk, I took the elevator to my floor.	CK
308720	As is often the case with her, she was late for the meeting this afternoon.	CM
251620	By the time he retires, my father will have worked for almost thirty years.	CK
251712	By the time my father retires, he will have worked for almost thirty years.	CK
2703414	Carrots are good for the eyes. Have you ever seen a rabbit with glasses on?	WestofEden
39915	Eventually, he was sentenced to five years in prison for the violent crime.	CM
916050	He was eventually sentenced to five years in prison for that violent crime.	CK
288308	He was furious at his neighbor for allowing their dog to run into his yard.	Zifre
1491642	I don't want to eat sausage for lunch, because I prefer meat with potatoes.	fanty
1933292	I got only a C on the spelling test today because I forgot to study for it.	CK
2943016	I heard that even a lot of college graduates have to work for minimum wage.	CK
1961340	I thought it might be a good idea for us to get together and talk about it.	CK
262082	I walked as far as the post office, where I took the bus for Tokyo Station.	CM
953791	I'll be looking for a new place to live as soon as I graduate from college.	CK
953860	I'm thinking there may not be enough time for me to eat before the meeting.	CK
30626	If it had not been for his father's help, he would have failed in business.	CK
17303	If it had not been for your aid, I would not have succeeded in my business.	CK
286442	In judging his work, you should make allowances for his lack of experience.	CM
28406	Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.	CK