Example sentences of "[was/were] [adv] look for [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Yeah , I got the impression when the TV commentators were going on about the Turks being in Europe for the last 10 years they were just looking for some excuse to explain th scum 's ineptitude .
2 The Bears were never headed but with just four heats left were still looking for extra inspiration .
3 It was especially looking for new business in Osaka .
4 Yasmin said she 'd had enough and was now looking for full-time modelling work .
5 I was actively looking for any hint of SCUM support for about 6 weeks after the campaign … not ONE solitary supporter could be found .
6 The hospital 's senior house officer , Dr Ewing Forrest , told the inquiry : ‘ I was specifically looking for subarachnoid haemorrhage but there was no evidence of irritation .
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