Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] and [verb] for the " in BNC.
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| 1 | Or maybe it was like the ball in a roulette wheel , bouncing around and looking for the right number … |
| 2 | By spreading his proposals over the next three years Norman Lamont sent out the message that he was looking ahead and planning for the future , said Mr Wellerd . |
| 3 | He tried to catch the attendant 's eye but the man was already turning away and reaching for the nozzle of the pump hose . |
| 4 | Normally ( see Fig. 3.2 ) cortisol is secreted mainly around the time of waking and this seems to be part of dealing with the ‘ stress ’ of waking up and preparing for the new day . |
| 5 | This girl , this young woman , coming here and asking for the loan of a shilling for a cab fare . |
| 6 | I jumped off the bank I was sitting on and ran for the ball , elated . |
| 7 | It 's then a matter of sitting back and waiting for the calls ! |