Example sentences of "who are [v-ing] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Maybe it is not only the Myrcans who are looking for a purpose . ’ |
| 2 | These types of events are well advertised in the appropriate magazines , and the hotels gain a reputation for this type of promotion which appeals to people who are looking for a change or something different . |
| 3 | Then there are the would-be breeders — who have a pair ( or think they have ) but no fry , or who are looking for a mate for a much-loved large cichlid ( usually an Oscar or Severum ) . |
| 4 | Comment : Indirect questions are used all the time by people who need their status boosting through being given buckets of approval , or who are looking for a reason for punishing other people should they not fall in with the anticipated scenario . |
| 5 | It is not good enough for our country to have a Government who are playing for a draw . |
| 6 | The sight and sound of Scott 's musical message will infuriate parents and teachers in these areas who are campaigning for a place at the dinner table . |
| 7 | The Football Supporters Association , who are pressing for a rethink on the Taylor Report , have received a letter from the Premier League 's chairman , Sir John Quinton , expressing his opposition to all-seat stadiums . |
| 8 | Su Ragazzi , who are bidding for a league and cup double , beat Jets in straight sets in Sewell 's second game in charge earlier this season but defeated them in the return in Edinburgh . |
| 9 | The bicycle has its own unique characteristics and cyclists are not a homogeneous group , they are people of a wide age range , cycling ability , experience , and traffic judgement , who are cycling for a variety of different reasons . |
| 10 | It is only fair to add that some lawyers play exactly the opposite role , persuading clients who are itching for a zero sum fight that they would do better to reach a nonzero sum settlement out of court . |
| 11 | Apologies to those who are waiting for a reply ; we 're trying … |