for what

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"There is no evidence for what you're saying," Welker said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Immediately, Suter got Alex Freeland to hit a ground ball to shortstop Zach Neto, for what should have been an inning-ending double play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Mary has since completed her treatment for what was actually stage one breast cancer, and was free from cancer at her last appointment.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Paul Celan performed one of the 20th century’s strangest acts of literary fidelity: He remained true to German by forcing it to answer for what had been done in its name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I’m about to tell her—to admit for what feels like the ten millionth time— that I don’t know what that is, when Eddie asks, “What’s a petit four?”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy