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Is it proper grammar to begin a sentence with for?

It's generally considered acceptable to begin a sentence with "for" in most cases.

Here are some examples of when it's grammatically correct and natural:

* For example, ...

* For all intents and purposes, ...

* For the sake of clarity, ...

* For years, they lived in that house.

However, there are some cases where it might sound awkward or unclear:

* For I am the king. (This sounds very formal and old-fashioned.)

* For going to the store, I need my car. (This is grammatically correct, but sounds awkward. You could rephrase it as: "To go to the store, I need my car.")

In summary:

* It's generally okay to start a sentence with "for" in most cases.

* Be mindful of the context and how it sounds. Sometimes, rephrasing might make the sentence more natural.

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