Example sentences of "[v-ing] [noun prp] for the [noun sg] of " in BNC.
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1 | His general note was one of chiding MacDonald for the weakness of his control over his own extremists and suggesting that what the country needed was men of practical experience , breadth of view and lack of dogmatic commitment . |
2 | Hareem prayer mats were spread next to the braziers and the women began petitioning God for the health of the boy . |
3 | More than half the 100 exhibitors have indicated that they will be using Rooftec for the launch of new or updated products , and these will be short-listed for the Federation 's coveted ‘ Ken Soulsby Innovation Award . ’ |
4 | They were performing Luxembourg for the remainder of the week . |
5 | YORKSHIRE were last night on the brink of pipping Worcester for the signature of West Indies ' paceman Ken Benjamin to boost their weak attack . |
6 | The YMCA first team progressed to round two of the Readman Cup , beating G.P.T. for the loss of two sets . |