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?

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