Example sentences of "[adj] [subord] [v-ing] for [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It 's late now , and it 'll be quicker than waiting for a cab — and it 's insured for all drivers . |
| 2 | At a level where either the commander concerned or the typist could not render ‘ Marxist ’ correctly in Russian , it seems doubtful whether rejoicing for the Paris Commune would be very well informed or sincere . |
| 3 | Rutskoi was reported by ITAR-TASS on Oct. 22 as calling for the resignation of six members of the government " to stabilize the political and economic situation in the republic " . |
| 4 | One should n't be narrow-minded when looking for a man 's weakness . ’ |
| 5 | It is about personal experience of particular brands as much as looking for the numbers . |
| 6 | The tax on fossil fuels proposed by the European Commission would be less costly than paying for the damage caused by acid rain , according to a report by Greenpeace . |
| 7 | So nothing could be more natural than going for a walk and holding hands with mum . |
| 8 | You 'll need to spread your talents if you hope to make a living from writing and I 'd recommend reading Thirty Ways to Make Money From Writing by Jennie Hawthorne ( Rosters , £4.95 ) which covers markets as diverse as working for the trade press , humour and writing for children . |
| 9 | In any case , there will be no alternative before long … and the gradual process is much better than waiting for the axe to fall . ’ |
| 10 | First he had to sort out the embarrassed financial affairs of his brother John , which had been neglected by the latter whilst working for the Company . |
| 11 | Fighting for a place in the Leeds United line-up must be better and more important than fighting for a place in Norway 's World Cup squad . |
| 12 | Taking a funeral policy can cost less than paying for a funeral plan by instalments but it depends on average life expectancy . |
| 13 | Predicting when ovulation will take place in advance is important when trying for a baby . |
| 14 | Hateley , it was felt , had been overly physical when challenging for the ball . |
| 15 | It is estimated that over 30 species have become extinct while waiting for a listing . |
| 16 | Three conditions apply : the claimant must be in paid working employment for 16 hours or more a week , suffer from an illness or disability which leaves them disadvantaged when applying for a job and must have recently been getting benefit such as income support , housing or community charge benefit . |