Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] for the first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 31 | ‘ We had set a target of £600,000 to cover buying the equipment and running it for the first couple of years , ’ she said . |
| 32 | Revisiting it for the first time , he recalls his high hopes when an angel with marketing skills appeared . |
| 33 | ‘ … and this is Folly , who will be joining us for the first time this weekend . |
| 34 | Vincent looked at him , as if seeing him for the first time . |
| 35 | She looked up at Trent , as if seeing him for the first time : ‘ I 'd have drowned if you 'd left me on the Key . ’ |
| 36 | Let me now assume that you are being considered by a prospective principal and are seeing him for the first time . |
| 37 | The boyish expression transformed the hard planes of his face and she stared at him as if she was seeing him for the first time . |
| 38 | But seeing him for the first time was like when you buy a new make of car you never noticed that kind before , then you realise they 're all over the place . |
| 39 | He looked at her for a moment as if seeing her for the first time then paused , giving the question serious thought . |
| 40 | He gave her a long , slow look as if he was seeing her for the first time . |
| 41 | At present , Akeakamai can understand sentences of up to five words , and can understand commands even when hearing them for the first time . |
| 42 | Wait until your baby has been walking for a few weeks before taking her for the first shoe fitting , as toes are crucial in gripping the floor while learning to toddle . |
| 43 | The expletive sounded strange to the sergeant on Blanche 's lips , as if she were hearing it for the first time . |
| 44 | Having always been aware of the Cathedral I 've often wondered what impact it has on visitors seeing it for the first time . |
| 45 | He moved round and joined them and stared intently at the portrait as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 46 | Before leaving he stood for a moment at the door and let his eyes range round the room as if he were seeing it for the first time . |
| 47 | If you were seeing it for the first time , what impressions would you receive ? |
| 48 | Sam looked at the revolver as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 49 | Charles found he was watching much of the play as if seeing it for the first time . |
| 50 | He started typing and found himself enjoying it for the first time for years . |
| 51 | If the patina chemical is too strong , dilute with a little water and , if using it for the first time , do a test on a sample piece of copper . |
| 52 | ‘ Often the man is the only breadwinner and without him the family has to rely on state benefits — the social security system can be horrendous if you 're using it for the first time . |
| 53 | She moved past them , smiling at Axel , as if welcoming him for the first time . |
| 54 | At once she burst into tears and hugging me for the first time in years ( it seemed ) , cried , ‘ If only I had their faith ! ’ |