Example sentences of "[noun prp] [conj] they [verb] for the " in BNC.

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1 ‘ He 's the least likely murderer , though , Jim , ’ said Wickham as they waited for the man to join them .
2 ‘ Why two rooms ? ’ asked Billie as they waited for the slow-moving lift to ascend to the third floor .
3 ‘ YOU really went over the top today , Charlie , ’ grinned the Captain to the Old Stager as they reassembled for the match .
4 The Wallabies knew there was high interest in Australia when they prepared for the semi-final and final matches .
5 Reading have returned to the blueprint of their 1990 title success by recalling Per Jonsson and Armando Castagna as they strive for the right formula to regain the league championship .
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