Example sentences of "he is [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At least by implication he is calling for a social market economy . |
| 2 | An international exile for over two years he is poised for a late , late charge to try for a spectacular break into the Great Britain and Ireland side heading for Minneaoplis in August . |
| 3 | But Rosenthal will not be rushed into a transfer and I believe he is hoping for a cross-Channel move . |
| 4 | He is scheduled for a reserve outing later this week . |
| 5 | This shows he is headed for a clear collision course with the opposition . |
| 6 | As soon as he sets foot on the elaborate stairway which rises three floors from the dark hall , itself leading off a gloomy cobbled courtyard , he has the feeling that he is leaving for a blessed hour or two his insubstantial world . |
| 7 | Throughout this turn , he is waiting for a favourable reaction from the two footballers and , in significant contrast to his argument with Hollar , adopts a much less formal register in order not to alienate them . |
| 8 | He wants to know what the job of a Euro MP is , well he is applying for a Euro seat , I do wish him the best of luck and when he 's been there |