Example sentences of "[be] [adv] going [prep] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ People say we 're ‘ retro ’ , but as far as we 're concerned we 're just going through a learning process . |
| 2 | We 're just going for a ride on one , I hope . ’ |
| 3 | " You are really going on a picnic ? " |
| 4 | However , if you are a typical Piscean , then unexpected events or developments which took place around the time of the lunar eclipse in Aquarius on August 6th should have made you realise that you are now going through a phase when you must take certain drastic actions to safeguard your long-term comfort and security . |
| 5 | Cos you ca n't go and say well I 'm only going for a couple of weeks ! |
| 6 | I 'm just going for a piss now I 'm not fucking going to the toilet . |
| 7 | She and Boldwood were obviously going for a ride together . |
| 8 | you know , cos we were all single I think all of us were and we were just going for a joke cos seriously it 's just a cattle market at you know you do n't talk to people well you do but it 's just a laugh . |
| 9 | He 's only , he 's only going for a couple of weeks |
| 10 | He 's just going for a walk . |
| 11 | He sounds like he 's still going through a learning process , coming to terms with the fear of losing friends , and at the same time is worried that he 's being misunderstood himself . |
| 12 | It 's like going to a firework factory and sparking up a cigarette you just would n't do it would you ? |
| 13 | The first quarter is not even over yet , but already Merrill Lynch & Co analyst Daniel Mandresh is lowering his estimate for IBM Corp 's 1993 earnings ( before the inevitable charges ) — and yes , his forecast has gotten from rotten to worse : he is now going for a range of 50 cents to $1.00 a share from a previous $1 to $1.50 , saying poor mainframe sales continue to overshadow the improvements in other areas . |
| 14 | If your Marshall is presently going through a bit of a traumatic phase , then keep a sharp eye out for the new range of Marshall original spares . |
| 15 | I was just going for a wash , ’ said Julia who was well aware that Miss Coldharbour would make the connection between those two statements . |
| 16 | Moor Scope battled on gamely to retake the lead from Impy Condor on the flat in the Confined and Farmer Tom was always going like a winner in the Restricted race , in which Alner and even-money favourite Baron Bob crashed at the second fence . |