Example sentences of "[noun] out for a [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 The good nature and humour of most Scotsmen never failed to appreciate the situation , ( an immigrant father taking his kids out for a run to the country ) and they at all times were friendly .
2 Walking back through the jungle I thankfully did n't come across any trap-door spiders but as dusk fell I was entranced by a cluster of trees which were suddenly lit up like Christmas trees by the thousands of glow-worms out for a night of passion .
3 Birdwatchers should keep an eye out for a variety of birds including capercaillies , crested tits and crossbills .
4 But he said he 'd pay me a fiver if I took the fish out for a bit of fresh air in the hope that it might drop off to sleep .
5 Although you will not be able to take your puppy out for a walk in public places until it has completed its course of inoculation , at about 12 weeks old , the intervening weeks up to this point will be useful in familiarizing the dog with walking on a leash .
6 Thorpe Park recommend that you plan your day out for a visit of more than six hours to get maximum enjoyment from your outing .
7 Darryl Davidson of Gregson Road , Hoghton , Preston wins a VIP day out for a party of four people on the East Lancashire Railway because he was the first entry selected at random with the four correct answers to our quiz based on the North West line .
8 Five of them , consisting of a family and friends out for a walk along the towpath , described only a scene of ‘ noisy confusion ’ which they ascribed to high-spirited students horsing about .
9 St Helens prop Kevin Ward is struggling to be fit for Sunday 's Regal Trophy first round tie against Leeds at Knowsley Road because of a neck injury , but New Zealander George Mann could return to the pack after a being out for a month with back trouble .
10 He chuckled , then held his glass out for a refill of vodka and orange juice .
11 Smart , well-dressed , mainly black , they 're a good-time crowd out for a form of entertainment that 's virtually impossible to find elsewhere in London on a regular basis — black comedy .
12 They were cheerful rogues out for a bit of sport at someone else 's expense .
13 TAKING a Boston Whaler out for a spot of sport fishing in the warm waters of the South Atlantic and picnicking on the beach sounds wonderful .
14 When they got back , having discovered only two , Mary Ann had the cards out for a game of canasta .
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