Example sentences of "[adj] [subord] [pron] are [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you understand how the books are arranged you will find it much easier when you are looking for books . |
| 2 | That 's not easy if you are sitting for three or four hours , but imperative if you 're watching nervous badgers . |
| 3 | Another disadvantage of the Building Notice procedure is that if your work is to be financed by a bank or building society , then you may be required to produce some form of documentary proof that your proposal is satisfactory when you are negotiating for your loan . |
| 4 | Not every seller welcomes such a detailed investigation of their home , but it is imperative when you are acting for a client who is proposing to purchase an old farmhouse , for example . |
| 5 | ‘ It 's not ethical as they are acting for the landlord , ’ he says . |
| 6 | There is no justification at all if you are asking for advice , arranging a loan , seeking help and advice from a doctor or paying a lawyer good money for his or her time . |
| 7 | forms and are particularly useful when you are applying for jobs ‘ on spec. ’ as you can get all the relevant information on one neat form which looks efficient and will not overwhelm the recipient . |
| 8 | It is a pleasure for the coach to have two players as good as they are challenging for positions . |
| 9 | In addition , tax breaks are promised for enterprises owned by artists ' unions and associations as long as they are operating for their prescribed purpose . |
| 10 | This kind of assessment may be difficult if you are looking for a photographer at the other end of the country . |
| 11 | Salon perms are expensive because you are paying for the expertise of the technician and their time — an average perm takes approx. two hours for short to mid-length hair , more if hair is longer . |