English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "For" in Example Sentences
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952857	I found out that Tom now has three citations for drunken driving.	CK	1
2360850	I hired Tom because I thought he was the best person for the job.	CK	1
903869	I think it's time for me to spend a little time with my children.	CK	1
1396354	I told her once and for all that I wouldn't go shopping with her.	CK	1
1936514	I'd like to buy a present for my son. Do you have any good ideas?	CK	1
1040706	If you really need a job, why don't you consider working for Tom?	CK	1
20419	In the car on the way home, he was making plans for the next day.	CK	1
309689	It was fortunate for her that her husband arrived at that moment.	CK	1
1096092	The doctor told Tom not to eat or drink anything for three hours.	CK	1
1029507	Tom can't find the right words to describe his feelings for Mary.	CK	1
1029392	Tom couldn't think of any reason for not giving Mary the present.	CK	1
1026366	Tom didn't know for certain how much the new computer would cost.	CK	1
1029120	Tom doesn't know what Mary wants him to buy her for her birthday.	CK	1
978515	Tom hopes he doesn't have to live in Boston for more than a year.	CK	1
1028476	Tom is throwing a surprise birthday party for Mary next Saturday.	CK	1
1092657	Tom took it for granted that Mary already knew what had happened.	CK	1
1884434	Tom used to play second base for his high school's baseball team.	CK	1
1092170	Tom, Mary and John spent Saturday practicing for the talent show.	CK	1
19845	An old friend of mine dropped in on me for the first time in ages.	CK	1
1430144	For dessert, Tom ordered chocolate parfait with vanilla ice cream.	CK	1
261098	I told her once and for all that I would not go shopping with her.	Zifre	1
2451073	I've been studying French for a long time, but I'm not yet fluent.	CK	1
2639624	It was lucky I was able to speak to Tom before he left for Boston.	CK	1
324792	Prophets have been forecasting the end of the world for centuries.	CK	1
886981	She asked him to read it for her because she had lost her glasses.	CK	1
2046933	The month before Christmas is a very busy time of year for stores.	CK	1
1578637	Tom began to worry about how he would pay for his son's education.	CK	1
1095171	Tom could use a little extra time to review for the upcoming test.	CK	1
1889699	Tom didn't even have the decency to wait for me to finish talking.	CK	1
1040628	Tom had been Mary's best friend for as long as she could remember.	CK	1
1040618	Tom had put off telling Mary the bad news for as long as possible.	CK	1
1025405	Tom has been working in an investment bank for the last few years.	CK	1
3148322	Tom lived in Boston for three years before moving back to Chicago.	CK	1
3148304	Tom stopped over in Boston for three days on his way to Australia.	CK	1
1092425	Tom was determined to continue his support for as long as it took.	CK	1
2042841	Do your really want to be doing this job for the rest of your life?	CK	1
1040727	For as long as Tom could remember, his parents had been overweight.	CK	1
2311752	I had to wait for Tom's reply for a long time, but it was worth it.	Eldad	1
1096223	I have better things to do than sit around all day waiting for Tom.	CK	1
2042844	I hear you're selling your motorcycle. How much do you want for it?	CK	1
920417	I hope that Tom sticks around for a while. I'd like to talk to him.	CK	1
953545	I never for a moment imagined that my blog would become so popular.	CK	1
1027536	I never for a moment imagined that you would show my letter to Tom.	CK	1
903803	I think it's time for me to accept responsibility for that problem.	CK	1
1096165	It looks like I was right about Tom not showing up for the meeting.	CK	1
1057302	Let's quickly finish the remaining work and go out for some drinks.	CK	1
2046934	No matter how busy I become, I'll always have time for my children.	CK	1
312341	She told me once and for all that she did not want to see me again.	CK	1
315772	She's signed up for a couple of night classes at the local college.	CK	1
954285	Some people think eating at home is better for you than eating out.	CK	1