How to Use for in a Sentence

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• But its stealth in the tall grass proves too much for them.
  — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2022
• There’s still time for Cruella to glue on the acrylics and get to work.
  — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2021
• The soil is wet enough that hand pulling should be easy for now.
  — oregonlive, 14 May 2022
• Butler said the event has been in the works for the last six months.
  — al, 8 Apr. 2022
• Add the salmon flesh-side down and sear for 4 minutes per side.
  — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, 13 July 2020
• For starters, it isn't known for sure if the virus has jumped from pigs to humans.
  — Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 30 June 2020
• Other food and drinks will be for sale inside in the café.
  — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 17 Aug. 2020
• Grande has been very much in prep mode for her role as Glinda in the two-part film.
  — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 4 May 2022
• The high-school star athlete has a knack for busting records.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2021
• Nothing goes right for him and his life seems to be getting worse by the minute.
  — Tim Moffatt, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2022
• And in western New York, the icy weather was blamed for three deaths in three days.
  — Jonathan Mattise, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2024
• There is no reason for a dog not to love these healthy treats.
  — Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2020
• But as his love — and skill — for sushi making grew, his dreams changed.
  — Tanner Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2021
• Once you get voted in, you’re set for the next two or three years.
  — Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 27 Dec. 2021
• Plus, many of these Halloween treats make for quick snacks to munch on throughout the week.
  — Leah Rocketto and Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 26 May 2022
• The singer also returned to the Grammys stage for the first time in 22 years to perform the track.
  — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
• The world cannot be off limits for your disabled child.
  — Emilee Coblentz, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
• He was sent to jail in March for violating the terms of his bail.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2021
• But, in so doing, Champ and Major will open up a space for me.
  — Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2020
• In the fifth, Marte tripled to right field off Nola, and Corbin Carroll raced around the bases from first to score for a 4-1 lead.
  — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2023
• But this was a win for Miami when the schedule was made.
  — Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022
• Stay with us for the latest from the region and the global response.
  — WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
• Mayfield will need time for the passing game to come alive and help save the season.
  — cleveland, 5 Dec. 2021
• None of the formulas were opaque or creamy enough for her liking.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 24 Sep. 2021
• Oatmeal packets come in clutch for my on-the-go breakfasts.
  — Shana Minei Spence, Ms, Rdn, SELF, 8 Feb. 2023
• Languerand pleaded guilty, and will get credit for time served.
  — Harold Maass, The Week, 27 Jan. 2022
• Thank God, Stranger Things has trained me to shut my mouth more than is instinctive for me.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 16 Dec. 2022
• Lufthansa agreed to pay penalties for the contract changes.
  — Benjamin Katz, WSJ, 13 July 2021
• Kansas City was at its own 30-yard line and decided to go for a fourth and 25.
  — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2023
• Those of us in health care must speak up, and advocate for systemic change.
  — Brian Till, The New Republic, 6 June 2022

Last Updated: 9 May 2024