Example sentences of "[v-ing] [noun sg] [noun pl] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A family was blacklisted after signing nomination forms for a relative standing as a Communist in a local election . |
| 2 | There could be asset stripping , with the new owner selling bus stations for a quick profit . |
| 3 | The Federation , which represents more than 50,000 members nationwide has emerged as a strong national voice in Parliament and is constantly badgering Government ministers for a better business deal . |
| 4 | In constructing structure drills for a pedagogical grammar , the following principles should be kept in mind : The drills must deal adequately with the differences between the structures of the language , and the structures of the student 's own language . |
| 5 | Next door , another room has bee converted to house more of the latest technology , this time substituting a manual system of producing hand samples for a mechanical one in the shape of a ‘ rapid pegging machine ’ . |
| 6 | Two years ago , an advertising agency plastered the Paris Metro stations with posters featuring kissing couples for a soft drink promotion . |