English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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1028749	Tom has been searching for Mary for years.	CK	1
1028737	Tom has known Mary for close to ten years.	CK	1
3148327	Tom has lived in Boston for over 30 years.	CK	1
978505	Tom hasn't seen Mary for more than a year.	CK	1
1025104	Tom is almost never late for appointments.	CK	1
1025027	Tom is going to put his house up for sale.	CK	1
1024977	Tom is just the man I've been looking for.	CK	1
1028519	Tom is planning a birthday party for Mary.	CK	1
2400214	Tom is planning a surprise party for Mary.	CK	1
1024639	Tom kept silent about his crime for years.	CK	1
1024540	Tom looked as if he hadn't eaten for days.	CK	1
1553360	Tom must have had a reason for being late.	CK	1
1024363	Tom only slept for three hours last night.	CK	1
1028197	Tom praised Mary for always being on time.	CK	1
1953415	Tom said I'm supposed to be here for Mary.	CK	1
1028097	Tom scolded Mary for not arriving on time.	CK	1
1092841	Tom talked Mary into going out for coffee.	CK	1
3023329	Tom used to work for a big firm in Boston.	CK	1
2028423	Tom wants me to stay for a couple of days.	CK	1
2028427	Tom wants you to be his date for the prom.	CK	1
1040523	Tom was angry with himself for being late.	CK	1
680882	Tom was expelled from school for fighting.	Source_VOA	1
1023911	Tom went out to look for something to eat.	CK	1
1023882	Tom works for a trading company in Boston.	CK	1
1023834	Tom's plane leaves for Boston at 2:30 p.m.	CK	1
262718	We competed with each other for the prize.	CK	1
277821	We have barely enough bread for breakfast.	CK	1
1956123	What do you want to get Tom for Christmas?	CK	1
1288438	When does school let out for the holidays?	CK	1
2033764	When I want your opinion, I'll ask for it.	CK	1
2028437	When I want your opinion, I'll ask for it.	CK	1
27753	Will you lend me your bicycle for an hour?	Eldad	1
58628	Would you mind mailing this letter for me?	CK	1
56546	Would you mind sending this letter for me?	CK	1
3287368	Would you take a look at something for me?	CK	1
1895799	You can't blame Tom for doing what he did.	CK	1
2057850	You have to be somewhat to blame for that.	CK	1
388566	You may have mistaken Jane for her sister.	CK	1
1474128	Are the preparations for tomorrow complete?	CK	1
54836	Are tickets for the concert available here?	CK	1
244209	Do you have a special menu for vegetarians?	papabear	1
1874051	Do you really want to stay here for a week?	CK	1
2028599	Do you want me to leave a light on for you?	CK	1
3024420	Every cop in Boston is now looking for Tom.	CK	1
301627	He has not written to them for a long time.	CK	1
250883	I am not accountable to you for my actions.	CK	1
2291927	I asked Tom to wait for a few more minutes.	CK	1
2057851	I blame Tom for what happened to all of us.	CK	1
2301370	I can tell this has been difficult for you.	CK	1
260508	I can't forgive him for behaving like that.	CK	1