Example sentences of "[noun prp] [verb] [v-ing] for [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 DEC quit looking for an Alpha RISC second source when it became apparent foundries were n't willing to make the kind of investment needed without knowing whether the thing was really going to take off , says Electronic News .
2 Jeff started training for the marathon in October last year , and was running 50 miles a week when he suffered a hip injury .
3 Feeling fraudulent , but enjoying himself immensely , Branson went looking for an island .
4 Mrs Frost began working for the education authority in 1943 , carrying out secretarial work in the area office .
5 That ended any sort of conversation and Maggie sat fuming for the rest of the journey , very glad that Felipe sat as silently .
6 Simon stood watching for a moment , then , adjusting the expression on his face , he walked down the wooden steps on to the beach .
7 Burun stood watching for a moment and laughed .
8 Knox goes looking for a fight , but Steve likes it that way .
9 Shlomo Green stopped speaking for a moment .
10 Tracey suggested meeting for a drink when he finished work on Saturday evening .
11 Taylor left hoping for a miracle cure
12 Lorton suggested going for a drink , but Dougal refused .
13 ‘ Frank Strandli ( 21 ) is leaving Leeds to try qualifing for a place in the WC squad .
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