How do you account for the fact that no one can confirm your alibi for that night?

We were asked to account for our actions.

She wondered what could account for his sadness.

Women in Britain now account for almost half of the workforce.

Angling for a raise, Darren worked overtime for several weeks in a row.

He's committed a crime and he'll be forced to answer for it.

The back porch will have to answer for a bedroom.

When I married my wife, I hadn't bargained for the fact that her mother would also come to live with us.

He's a great one for telling stories.

He could account for every penny he had spent.

Even accounting for the bad weather, the number of visitors to the park has been very low.

Students are accountable for their behavior in school.

After many years abroad, Bob ached for his homeland.

Helen ached for the man she could not be with.

The president acknowledged her contributions in a ceremony.

I will have to act for my absent brother.

When calculating prices, remember to adjust for inflation.

The teacher admonished the student for being late to class yet again.

Linda was struggling to pay her mortgage, so she decided to advertise for a lodger.

Bob's first acting role was in an advertisement for jeans.

The political party is agitating for a change in leadership.

The students aim for high marks during examinations.

Aim for the center of the target.

I was all for getting ice cream after classes.

All for the motion, say "Yes".

Are you all set for opening night?

We must make room to allow for expansion.

My wife is attending the conference in this hotel; I'm just along for the ride.

He destroyed his rival's creation, saying it was an eye for an eye.

For murder, I believe an eye for an eye is fair punishment.

"And now for our flagship product," said the salesman, moving on to the next slide.

I am angry with my sister for taking my book.

Is the government answerable for this economic crisis?

The antonym of "severe" is "moderate." Can you think of an antonym for "reverential"?

Mark apologized for the delay in replying to my email.

You ought to apologize to Stephen for the way you treated him yesterday.

Jane apologized to me for calling me a liar.

Frankly, this place is an apology for a hotel.

The biography reads as an apology for its subject's crimes.

She appealed for his help.

The state governors appealed to the President for help in stopping the riots.

Your Honor, I'm James Alfred III, appearing for the defendant.

Frank has an appetite for luxury cars and stereo equipment.

Thomas applied for a credit card.

My only task for today is to apply for a job.

Books about the Sesame Street characters are appropriate for the under 7 set.

The treatment is appropriate for all types of hair loss.

The school principal argued for more teachers at the last board meeting.

They arranged for a babysitter to take care of the children.

Margarine is widely used as a replacement for butter.

She used two cups of milk as a substitute for three eggs called for by the recipe.

As for this guy, I don't think he's going anywhere in life.

My husband is going to work. As for me, I will stay home and take care of the baby.

I am authorized to vote as proxy for Aunt Sadie at the shareholder's meeting.

The homeless woman asked me for money.

The policeman asked for my license and registration.

I wouldn't do that if I were you! You're just asking for it.

There's a man at the door asking for you.

Sam should admit that he behaved badly, and ask for forgiveness.

Since you caused so much trouble, you should ask your father for forgiveness.

People who smoke are at increased risk for cancer.

Christians believe that Jesus atoned for our sins.

Jack's boss authorized him for entry to the secured area.

The club will ballot for new officers at the next meeting.

This computer is last year's model, but it has great bang for your buck.

Frank bargained his old truck for a tractor.

Fiona bartered for a hand-woven blanket.

The refugees were obliged to barter their personal belongings for food.

The angry crowd were baying for the suspect's incarceration.

Our house is so full of junk that we are cramped for room.

The tour group is currently headed for Central Park, located in the center of Manhattan.

They are heading for disaster; the company has run out of cash and they have no assets to sell.

That restaurant is known for its excellent seafood.

I was named after my mother's best friend. The park was named for the town's mayor.

Everyone knew Marshall and Elaine were right for each other.

I had donated thousands of pounds before I realised I was being taken for a ride.

It's taken a long time to finish but it's been worth waiting for.

Julie bears a grudge against her neighbour for cutting down a hedge that was actually on Julie's property.

The environmental activist goes around the world beating the drum for energy reform.

He keeps begging his mother for a new phone, but she says she can't afford it.

Even though the unarmed woman begged for mercy, the terrorist killed her.

Nicole bent over backwards for her brother when he needed help.

Apples are better for you than cheeseburgers.

If you're tired, have a nap; you'll feel better for it.

His bias for attractive employees was obvious.

He bid one hundred euros for the painting at the auction.

Three construction companies are bidding for the prestigious contract.

Twenty competitors are bidding for the title of "World's Strongest Man".

Sarah went to the auction and bid for lot number 305.

The lawyer billed him three hundred dollars for the service.