Example sentences of "looking [adv] for a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The conservative teacher who is looking only for a reasonable salary and a peaceful life . |
| 2 | She knew perfectly well that he was not very interested in paintings and that he was looking only for a secluded place where he could kiss her . |
| 3 | He was looking not for a new policy for Britain , but for a political protege for himself , someone who would be more gracious and romantic than Chamberlain . |
| 4 | The depth of our batting meant he had to wait longer than some , but he is a fiercely committed Lancastrian and he has been prepared to stay put and fight for a place instead of looking elsewhere for a regular spot . ’ |
| 5 | Company secretary Peter Nicholson said : ‘ We are currently looking out for a suitable steam locomotive but it could not be too big or heavy . |
| 6 | Looking around for a possible light , we noticed an elderly couple smoking at a nearby tables . |
| 7 | This year the charity to benefit will be the Newborn Appeal , although the organising Speke 10k Committee are still looking around for a main sponsor for the event . |
| 8 | Whilst the lawyers were still sorting out his mothers estate he started looking round for a suitable business . |
| 9 | They want a baby they 're not concerned whether it 's going to have spina-bifida or have som , they are looking forward for a perfect baby . |