English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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920418	I stuck around for a while to see if anyone else would come.	CK	1
903859	I think it's time for me to reconsider how I've been living.	CK	1
2042752	I want to apologize for all the things I said earlier today.	CK	1
2359226	I've been saving this bottle of wine for a special occasion.	CK	1
73306	If he could pass for eighteen years old, he'd join the army.	CK	1
1096157	It wasn't easy for Tom to tell Mary what she needed to hear.	CK	1
34878	Peter has been trying to find a new apartment for some time.	CK	1
2060919	Some people never seem to learn how to think for themselves.	CK	1
3241552	The most important thing to do now is for us to remain calm.	CK	1
324816	The suspect was hiding out in the mountains for three weeks.	CK	1
1095008	Tom currently holds the school record for the 100 yard dash.	CK	1
1028634	Tom hopes that Mary will like the present he bought for her.	CK	1
1024342	Tom played the piano for three hours without taking a break.	CK	1
2006506	Tom put on his fishing vest and hat and headed for the door.	CK	1
1141200	Tom said he was going to try out for his school soccer team.	CK	1
1092389	Tom was looking for place to eat that had reasonable prices.	CK	1
2486671	We're heading for the beach. Would you like to come with us?	CK	1
1871812	You won't believe how much money Tom gave me for my old car.	CK	1
2871699	A friend of mine is looking for someone who can speak French.	CK	1
953272	For your own safety, never ride in a car with a drunk driver.	CK	1
303982	He apologized for his rudeness, but she wouldn't forgive him.	CK	1
257398	I do not like tea, so I generally drink coffee for breakfast.	CK	1
953464	I guess it's impossible for me to learn how to play the oboe.	CK	1
903867	I think it's time for me to show you how to do that properly.	CK	1
1934725	I've been trying to get a hold of you for the past two hours.	CK	1
1495714	If Tom had asked me for some money, I'd have given it to him.	CK	1
3024083	Let's get together for dinner the next time you're in Boston.	CK	1
1341439	Thank you for preparing meals for me while I was sick in bed.	CK	1
1029771	Tom apologized to Mary for accidentally stepping on her foot.	CK	1
1095777	Tom believes that there is a time and a place for everything.	CK	1
1095066	Tom couldn't say for sure where the kidnappers had taken him.	CK	1
1040626	Tom had been standing in the rain for what seemed like hours.	CK	1
1025548	Tom had only planned to stay in Boston for just a day or two.	CK	1
1877475	Tom has been trying to learn to speak French for a long time.	CK	1
920437	Tom said he wanted to stick around for a couple of more days.	CK	1
1040563	Tom scarfed down the ham sandwich that Mary had made for him.	CK	1
1028071	Tom should apologize to Mary for being so rude to her mother.	CK	1
1092759	Tom thought Mary's dress wasn't appropriate for the occasion.	CK	1
1553347	Tom was counting on Mary to help him get ready for the party.	CK	1
3148287	We came all the way from Boston just for your birthday party.	CK	1
3287455	Were you planning to do something special for Tom's birthday?	CK	1
1950856	I can't believe Tom and Mary have been together for ten years.	CK	1
1096229	I could kick myself for not inviting Tom and Mary to my party.	CK	1
903814	I think it's time for me to buy my daughter a decent computer.	CK	1
3148410	I thought it would be fun to live in Boston for a year or two.	CK	1
30865	If it had not been for your help, my father would have failed.	CK	1
30400	If it's possible, I'd like to exchange this for a larger size.	CK	1
73491	One hundred dollars will cover all your expenses for the trip.	CK	1
1096073	The police promised Tom that they would look for his daughter.	CK	1
1428373	The train was delayed for two hours because of the heavy snow.	CK	1