Example sentences of "i [verb] look [prep] a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Chapter 5 I propose to look at a different aspect of metalinguistic politics : the way in which grammarians and linguists have projected a male/ female dichotomy on to the languages of the world , and their attempts to use grammar as a tactical weapon in the battle of the sexes . |
| 2 | I bend to look under a low archway in a dark corner and find a narrow spiral staircase , designed to accommodate only very small and undernourished skivvies . |
| 3 | ‘ I thought it was time I began looking like a human being , ’ she snapped . |
| 4 | I went looking for a quiet place to sit — while gazing with interest at the multi armed , three-breasted Salmo'kkan dancers being sinuous on a mini-stage when I was frozen in mid stride |
| 5 | ‘ I went to look for a new car and the Lord said to me , ‘ Richie , you buy this car . |
| 6 | I prefer to look at a nice fashion magazine , French Vogue or Italian Vogue . |
| 7 | I prefer to look like a hungry governess , it keeps me safe from questioners . |