~のに (for the purpose of)

The measures devised by the capable finance minister helped eliminate the deficit in the country's stalled finances.

Beggars can't be choosers.

My father went to great lengths to prepare dinner for the guests.

She has poured her energy into helping the poor in that area.

She used the car to go to the office.

She hired a private detective to investigate the case.

She had a hard time soothing the child's heartache.

She's the perfect fit for the role of Juliet.

It took over two hours to translate just a couple pages of English.

I spent three years searching for a good director, but I couldn't find one.

We need one more person to play cards.

It looks like it's going to take me a while to get used to life here.

It took a whole night to climb Mount Fuji.

Moderate exercise in the evening helps you sleep.

Sports are effective for cultivating friendships.

It's quite true that you can never be too careful in choosing friends.

It took me more than a week to assemble the model ship.

Translation helps you know your native language better.

We lined up to buy concert tickets.

I made a terrible mistake in choosing a wife.

I barely made it there in time.

I've gotten tired of watching TV.

It took me two hours to solve that problem.

We got a good spot for watching the parade.

How long does it take to get to Okinawa by airplane?

She lent a hand to help the old person cross.

She is absorbed in writing a book.

She was reluctant to reveal the secret.

She used silk thread to sew her clothes.

She's busy preparing for the exam.