For disappearing acts

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For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.
(Doug Larson)

I assume that 'for' means 'concerning'.

Am I right?

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"As an example of" would be a better way to think of about.
 

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For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.
(Doug Larson)

I assume that 'for' means 'concerning'.

Am I right?

Thanks.
Yes, or "considering", or "In relation to"
Compare:
"For best actor, I nominate Jack Nicholson.
"For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat ..."
 
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