English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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1955049	I can't thank you enough for agreeing to help me with Tom.	CK	1
1027537	I never for a moment imagined that Tom would be convicted.	CK	1
269538	I'm sorry, but I have a previous appointment for tomorrow.	CK	1
2452015	It's quite apparent that you don't want to do this for me.	sharptoothed	1
887042	She cooks for him every day, but he doesn't appreciate it.	CK	1
2214399	The last time Tom and Mary went out for dinner, Mary paid.	CK	1
1040685	Tom and Mary have been happily married for thirteen years.	CK	1
1029831	Tom and Mary have been married for more than thirty years.	CK	1
1868466	Tom and Mary want you to find someone to babysit for them.	CK	1
1095209	Tom could hardly wait for the chance to go swimming again.	CK	1
1029391	Tom couldn't think what he should give Mary for Christmas.	CK	1
1029312	Tom didn't know for certain when Mary was going to arrive.	CK	1
1024556	Tom lived in that small house for a little over ten years.	CK	1
1024491	Tom made a reservation for three days at the Hilton Hotel.	CK	1
1024469	Tom managed a small bar near Boston for quite a few years.	CK	1
1163882	Tom managed a small bar near Boston for quite a long time.	CK	1
1075856	Tom put the popcorn into the pan and waited for it to pop.	CK	1
1092349	Tom was stuck in a traffic jam for what seemed like hours.	CK	1
24434	Demand for imported cars is increasing due to lower prices.	NekoKanjya	1
1955062	I can't think of anyone better suited for the job than Tom.	CK	1
2376686	I know you're not planning on staying here for a long time.	CK	1
2406868	I suppose I should offer to pay Tom for what he did for us.	CK	1
903885	I think it's time for me to write my mother another letter.	CK	1
3024252	I think Tom said he'd be staying in Boston for three weeks.	CK	1
953654	I think you're the woman I've been waiting for all my life.	CK	1
388719	I thought it would be difficult for her to get the tickets.	CK	1
1961471	I thought Tom might be the one responsible for the problem.	CK	1
64439	I'm sorry to disturb you, but there's a phone call for you.	CK	1
2348835	If it hadn't been for the storm, I would've arrived sooner.	CK	1
26960	It was raining hard, but she insisted on going for a drive.	CK	1
1771920	My mother has been taking French lessons for several years.	mookeee	1
273118	The other day I went fishing for the first time in my life.	CK	1
2412315	Tom and Mary were still sleeping when John left for school.	CK	1
1991968	Tom did a pretty good job of selecting music for the dance.	CK	1
1868284	Tom has been living in Boston for the past couple of years.	CK	1
1025394	Tom has decided to live in Boston for the rest of his life.	CK	1
1028083	Tom sent money to Mary to help her pay for school expenses.	CK	1
3172912	Tom translated the French letter into English for his boss.	CK	1
1092518	Tom wanted to give Mary something special for her birthday.	CK	1
1092388	Tom was looking for some people to help him move his piano.	CK	1
1023932	Tom was unable to remember what he had eaten for breakfast.	CK	1
1092297	Tom went out for a walk as he always does in the afternoon.	CK	1
3148275	We should be able to find what we're looking for in Boston.	CK	1
26828	After the rain had let up a bit, we made a dash for the car.	CK	1
1096274	All Tom wanted was for Mary to learn to get along with John.	CK	1
1472906	Because of the storm, we couldn't search for the lost child.	CK	1
2476806	Even though Tom left home early today, he was late for work.	CK	1
1427967	His mother said that he had been sick in bed for five weeks.	CK	1
1954557	I can't let Tom be put in prison for something he didn't do.	CK	1
2006512	I don't like the way Tom is always fishing for a compliment.	CK	1