Example sentences of "[be] [v-ing] [adv prt] for [adj] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ I 've been racing around for most of the day . |
| 2 | ENTRIES are pouring in for one of the region 's biggest sponsored cycling events — the Tour de Tendring , which will be held on May 9 . |
| 3 | it 's been going on for hundreds of years and I do n't see why it should stop . |
| 4 | Plant collecting has been going on for thousands of years . |
| 5 | Many of them enjoyed their work experience in Picardy so much they are going back for more in their summer holidays . |
| 6 | This leaves those who are holding out for more in a very unfavourable position . |
| 7 | I do n't think I 'll be going in for one of those prolonged periods of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or whatever it 's called . |
| 8 | David 's application was successful and along with nine other students he will shortly be setting off for one of eight specially selected Earthwatch projects for two weeks of hard work , learning and fun . |
| 9 | Finished , the job that he 'd been putting off for most of the day . |
| 10 | Erm , because I was going out for half past two and er , she rang , she says he has n't rung yet so I assume he 's going to be home . |
| 11 | It was getting on for two in the afternoon as she crossed the Rådhuspladsen on her way towards the old part of the town . |
| 12 | There seemed nothing I could usefully add to whatever Henniker might be doing , and as it was getting on for half past twelve I decided to find a pub and a sandwich . |
| 13 | It was getting on for ten of the storm-lashed grim night clock when the headlights appeared . |