Example sentences of "[subord] [pers pn] [be] [v-ing] for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And I did n't want to have that 'cause I was looking for respect for me but also for my area of work and it was an absolutely deliberate act . |
| 2 | ‘ We did n't win anything last season , so I 'm looking for success this season . |
| 3 | ‘ So you 're making for Paddington ? ’ |
| 4 | Something which seems to be soluble at some stage and the water gets hot and it 's not soluble , so we 're looking for things here that are not not soluble . |
| 5 | Yeah okay , so we 're looking for results . |
| 6 | And he has realised that he had nothing to lose even if I am spying for Carlotta . |
| 7 | Terry er sorry Roger if , if I were interviewing for posts , I would appoint , and you know full well I would , the people that I thought were best for that job . |
| 8 | ‘ I have no rational explanation for this but doubt I would derive that same feeling if I was playing for Japan . |
| 9 | If I 'm shooting for stock , I can get lots of shots of a rapidly changing situation . |
| 10 | Lilac gloves , half-boots made of kid — she looked , as she sat rather apprehensively in the country inn parlour , as if she were waiting for Mr Gainsborough . |
| 11 | Faint appeal touched her expression as if she was asking for help . |
| 12 | However , if you are correcting for drift with one wing well down , and then the cable breaks , you may find that you have already turned quite a long way , and that it is easier to keep that turn going if you can not get down ahead . |
| 13 | If you are moving for job reasons , the local authority or new town development corporation , even if they can not offer permanent rented accommodation , might be able to arrange short-term letting for up to a year under Schedule 3 of the Housing Act 1980 . |
| 14 | In fact it is everything a manager needs to know so if you are bucking for promotion you need this disk . |
| 15 | In fact it is everything a manager needs to know so if you are bucking for promotion you need this disk . |
| 16 | If you are looking for models there are some specific examples in the guide . |
| 17 | If you are looking for respite care for short periods , or convalescent care , you may qualify for some help through Income Support if you have less than £8,000 in savings . |
| 18 | If you are looking for vandals then I think some people should look closer to home . |
| 19 | If you are looking for Monsieur Alain , I passed him on the main road . |
| 20 | ‘ Always satisfy the customer if you are looking for repeat business . |
| 21 | Quantitative information on the British scene is hard to come by , especially if you are looking for detail on a national , ‘ transdisciplinary ’ or ‘ transministry ’ basis . |
| 22 | Do not give the children marks if you are testing for analysis . |
| 23 | If you are waiting for post-feminists to hasten to your rescue , girding their loins and hairy-leggedly taking on the Viz comics and Dennis Potters of this world on your behalf , I would suggest that you do n't hold your breath . |
| 24 | If you are waiting for God to suddenly send some new blessings , you 'll wait for eternity ! |
| 25 | If you are applying for compensation for damage , please keep the damaged article , and the packaging , as we may need to see them later . |
| 26 | If you are applying for planning permission yourself , include a letter stating the planning merits of your proposal and also any personal circumstances you think are relevant — for example , that you are building an extension for an elderly relative . |
| 27 | Remember to reduce the seat price if you are applying for seats at a concessionary rate . |
| 28 | It may be sensible to use your accountants to interview the individuals if you are going for option 1 . |
| 29 | There is no justification at all if you are asking for advice , arranging a loan , seeking help and advice from a doctor or paying a lawyer good money for his or her time . |
| 30 | While it may be fine to have a small puppy sharing your bed , you will face a battle to remain in place if you are fighting for space with a large adult Irish Wolfhound . |