English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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1472900	The storm kept us from searching for the missing child.	CK	1
903696	There is an urgent need for improved living conditions.	CK	1
1898179	There must be a way we can convince Tom to work for us.	CK	1
2042634	Tom and I want to talk to Mary alone for a few minutes.	CK	1
1027125	Tom announced his intention to run for class president.	CK	1
1029653	Tom asked Mary to wait for him in front of the library.	CK	1
1029578	Tom blamed Mary for the accident that killed their son.	CK	1
1026891	Tom came to Japan for the first time when he was three.	CK	1
1094788	Tom didn't get a chance to thank Mary for all her help.	CK	1
1026365	Tom didn't know for certain what time he should arrive.	CK	1
2208794	Tom has been living here alone for the past six months.	CK	1
2991922	Tom has been living in Boston for the past three years.	CK	1
1028750	Tom has been married to Mary for just over three years.	CK	1
2208795	Tom has been sitting in that room alone for five hours.	CK	1
37201	Tom is thinking about applying for a better-paying job.	CK	1
1093257	Tom looked for his first-aid kit, but couldn't find it.	CK	1
1987531	Tom spent all day designing a website for a new client.	CK	1
1092842	Tom talked for a long time, but didn't really say much.	CK	1
1027948	Tom thought it would be dangerous for Mary to go alone.	CK	1
1092680	Tom told me that I should drop by sometime for a visit.	CK	1
1092519	Tom wanted to give Mary some earrings for her birthday.	CK	1
2527144	Tom was expelled from school for breaking school rules.	CK	1
1092298	Tom went for a walk and took pictures of things he saw.	CK	1
2451104	We all took it for granted that Tom could speak French.	CK	1
262844	We are looking for someone who is proficient in French.	CK	1
1950667	We can't afford to spend any more time waiting for Tom.	CK	1
1023798	What does Tom get in return for all the work he's done?	CK	1
2210599	Why don't you come over to my house for dinner tonight?	CK	1
920444	Will you be sticking around Boston for a few more days?	CK	1
3024472	Can you recommend a good place for me to stay in Boston?	CK	1
2951849	Except for Tom, everyone in the family can speak French.	CK	1
327918	For him it may be possible, but I'd never pass the test.	CM	1
2331713	I had pizza for lunch, so I don't want pizza for dinner.	CK	1
2042656	I hear you're selling your car. What do you want for it?	CK	1
953490	I heard that a woman stabbed a man for eating her lunch.	CK	1
3024296	I met Tom for the first time three months ago in Boston.	CK	1
953611	I shouldn't have to go to the dentist again for a while.	CK	1
903831	I think it's time for me to discuss the matter with him.	CK	1
2042660	I wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me.	CK	1
323173	I'll be waiting for you at the station tomorrow morning.	CK	1
278048	I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for such a long time.	CK	1
326404	It is hard for an old man to change his way of thinking.	CK	1
1258446	It wasn't possible for the boy to swim across the river.	CK	1
2042662	It's time for Tom to understand how we want things done.	CK	1
53901	Please fasten your seat belts and prepare for departure.	CK	1
1341438	Thank you for doing the cooking while I was sick in bed.	CK	1
273507	The captain is responsible for the safety of passengers.	CK	1
903713	There is an urgent need for them to update their system.	CK	1
1027298	There was a limousine waiting for Tom outside the hotel.	CK	1
57275	These clothes are not appropriate for a cold winter day.	CM	1