Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] [v-ing] for a [adj] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | I should recommend waiting for a gentler age than that in which we are condemned for a while to dwell . |
| 2 | However we also made it clear that as one part of Labour 's wider democratic agenda , that we were sympathetic to looking at a plurality of electoral systems and that this might include legislating for a regional list system of proportional representation for future European elections . |
| 3 | They will also be able to supply you with a list of suitable short-term homes for the elderly in your area , to which your parent might consider going for a few weeks each year in order that you may have a holiday , if there is no other member of the family who could take over your responsibilities in your absence . |
| 4 | ‘ I could go hunting for a black hole , ’ she said , looking at him expectantly . |
| 5 | Currently , with strong competition from many units throughout Europe for available organs , many patients similar to those described herein would die waiting for a suitable donor organ . |
| 6 | Let's start preparing for a convincing win against Sheffield Utd . |