for what

Example Sentences

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A promise for what this country strives to stand for.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The British ingredients company reported lower profit for what it called a disappointing fiscal year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Rallies in tech equities also drove gains, as Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for what could be the largest initial public offering in history.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"I'm grateful to Apple for what the iPhone did - I don't think that I would have been able to get help that quickly."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“Or are you just a sort of”—and here I paused, searching for what to call him—“demon for hire?”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan