How to use "for" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "for" in popular movie and book plots

  • Tisdall recognizes her, and runs for help.  - Young and Innocent
  • George trains for the army and is sent to France.  - Death of a Hero
  • Although 61 billion people have perished, Paul's prescient visions indicate that this is far from the worst possible outcome for humanity.  - Dune Messiah
  • The sludge causes him to grow a pair of flipper-like arms, develop vastly increased intelligence and a thirst for global domination.  - Day of the Tentacle
  • As a young man, Homer befriends a young couple, Candy Kendall and Wally Worthington, who come to st Cloud's for an abortion.  - The Cider House Rules
  • Billy, unconcerned, invites Julie to join him for a drink.  - Carousel (musical)
  • Laura, saddened by the loss of a potential friend, longs for a companion.  - Carmilla
  • The death of Mu Bai's closest friend and fiancée to Shu Lien complicate these characters' feelings for one another.  - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  • Bruce offers to let Nygma come up with schematics for the device and set up a meeting with his assistant.  - Batman Forever
  • Ivy blamed Batman for Nora's death, but she informs Batgirl that it was her idea.  - Batman & Robin (film)
  • Shreck arranges for one of Cobblepot's men to kidnap the Mayor's infant son, allowing Cobblepot to "rescue" him.  - Batman Returns
  • At a fundraiser at his mansion, Bruce meets and falls for Vale, and the two begin a romantic relationship.  - Batman (1989 film)
  • Wallace seeks the assistance of Robert the Bruce, the son of nobleman Robert the Elder and a contender for the Scottish crown.  - Braveheart
  • Frank has kidnapped Dorothy's husband and son to force her to perform sexual favors; to "Do it for van Gogh".  - Blue Velvet (film)
  • While recovering, Cameron is told that he will be hanged for being a Confederate guerrilla.  - The Birth of a Nation
  • But authors were free to suggest different motives for his death".  - Actaeon

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