Example sentences of "[prep] [v-ing] [prep] [pron] for a " in BNC.

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1 So she put the dress on , and thought for a moment that perhaps it was not quite so frightful after all , and then , after looking at herself for a little longer , wondered if it were not in fact more frightful than she had ever imagined .
2 After staring at her for a few seconds in silence , he finally nodded and went out , leaving her to dress .
3 After staring at it for a minute the client pointed at the picture and exclaimed angrily , " I do n't like that bean . "
4 Often the counsellor of ageing people will experience this when , after talking with them for a short period , many of the pressures and worries appear to be visibly lifted from their shoulders .
5 After talking to her for a while I asked her if she was English .
6 When we received it we thought it was great , but after chewing on them for a while , mum got a bit worried as the pieces we were chewing off looked like hard plastic .
7 So I wish you and your family a particularly enjoyable festive season and look forward to working with you for a successful 1993 and making it a year that will bring real growth .
8 ‘ Well , he can atone for his sins by waiting on you for a few days , ’ Jack said laughingly .
9 ‘ You can tell if their attitude 's right just by talking to them for a few minutes , ’ he says .
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