Example sentences of "i am [verb] for " in BNC.

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1 ‘ It really was good fun , although I am hoping for fair weather for next week 's voyage . ’
2 The eighty six million pounds I am providing for care in the community is an increase of almost fifty million pounds on nineteen build on the introduction of the service in ninety three , ninety four year .
3 It would not be whimsical to suggest that I still go to Arsenal now because of what Swindon did to me then : like a gambler who keeps playing because it is the only way to win back what he has lost , I still feel , somewhere in me , that I am owed for what Ian Ure and Jon Sammels and Bobby Gould put me through that afternoon .
4 Almost as soon as he was nominated , Mr Mazowiecki said ‘ I am looking for my Ludwig Erhard ’ .
5 I am looking for photographs , from 1926 to the present day , of ladies or family groups in period dress together with cars , if possible Jaguar cars .
6 So I let her just pass , and said , ‘ Oh , darling , I am looking for a new ‘ element ’ … ’ ; and after half an hour the manager came back to me and said that she was sitting upstairs weeping .
7 I am looking for a 2hr 8min pace and I prepared to take it up if it falls below that . ’
8 ‘ But , actually , I am looking for someone younger . ’
9 I am looking for short biographies of female scientists — of any discipline — for use in school .
10 I believe you are exactly what I am looking for .
11 He stormed : ‘ I am looking for a dramatic improvement in our defending .
12 I am looking for a people who will come on bended knee ,
13 I am looking for a people who will come on bended knee .
14 ‘ Yes , I am looking for a receptionist .
15 ‘ Now I am looking for Nigel to produce his club form .
16 this makes quick reference easier as I can see at a glance whether the magazine has the pattern I am looking for .
17 When he saw that , he called out , " My friend , have you seen El-ahrairah , for I am looking for him to give him my gift ? "
18 Of course while they may be imagining that they are bending my ear and creating a good impression , they are also providing me with the kind of evidence I am looking for about the gendered and generational aspects of this kind of racism .
19 " I am looking for the Reed Girl . "
20 I am looking for someone — at least , that was the original intention .
21 I am looking for a man . ’
22 We have one possibility but the case is still under investigation and I am looking for possible motives .
23 ‘ If you must know , Dr Neil , and I suppose I owe you that , I am looking for work . ’
24 So when I look in someone 's sore throat I am looking for signs of inflammation and enlarged glands .
25 I am looking for her daily at Stromness . ’
26 In summary , I am looking for a jacket which is wind and water proof , breathable , looks respectable enough to turn up at the office in , and offers conspicuity .
27 And I am looking for 100 per cent loyalty .
28 And can I remind the district planning officers I am looking for a positive contribution from you on Tuesday .
29 He left when he was eighteen , presumably with the cry so often heard from those who look for instant wisdom in courses designed primarily to foster skills by which such discrimination may be attained : " the course can not give me what I am looking for " .
30 I do n't know what I am looking for , and I do n't find it .
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