Example sentences of "be [v-ing] for [art] [noun sg] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , morally speaking , the nature of these states can not be seen to be catering for the betterment of the broad masses but the consolidation of a ruling groups power . |
| 2 | He has among his own ranks the formidable figure of Michael Hesletine , understood to be lobbing for the head of a super ministry of Environment and Industry , in a slimmed down Cabinet . |
| 3 | However , Queen 's will be struggling for a scrum-half with former Irish Schools ' skipper Kenton Hillman ruled out for two months because of a shoulder injury , while centre Gerry Ross is heading for Trinity . |
| 4 | They will be pressing for a settlement of more than 10 per cent in what will be the most severe test of the Government 's inflation policy . |
| 5 | Nigeria was believed to be pressing for a softening of repayment terms and a reduction of interest rates on its debt , in line with the decline in its income . |
| 6 | The army was reported to be pressing for a role in the new body , despite public sensitivity over any apparent resurrection of the National Intelligence Directorate ( DINA ) of the post-1973 regime . |
| 7 | He said he would be pressing for the expulsion of several members of the local association who had privately aired derogatory views about a black candidate while publicly supporting him . |
| 8 | Libya was also reported to be pressing for an increase in its quota . |
| 9 | LEAGUE clubs will be bidding for a slice of the European Championship action following yesterday 's decision to recommend a 16-nation event in England in 1996 . |
| 10 | UNIVERSITY STATUS : The Privy Council has granted Luton College the power to award its own research degrees and the college will now be applying for a change of title to the University of Luton . |
| 11 | The solicitors informed the local authority that they would be applying for an order for costs against the authority . |
| 12 | ‘ I take it these anonymous friends of yours will be stayin' for the rest of the party ? ’ |
| 13 | The dominating sadist might be thought to be compensating for a feeling of sexual or personal inadequacy . |
| 14 | And he could even be challenging for a place in the return leg of Leeds ' European Cup first round tie against Stuttgart at Elland Road at the end of the month . |
| 15 | The current education debate also seems to be pushing for a return to traditional teaching methods . |
| 16 | Apparently , she did not mind him being a mop head when occupying other Government positions , but felt it would not be fitting for the role of Chancellor . |
| 17 | For millennia it was accepted that the Earth was at the centre of the Universe , despite all the contrary evidence , on the grounds that no other site would be fitting for the world on which the ‘ chosen ’ ( whatever their religion ) dwelt . |
| 18 | And they would be looking for a bed for the night and it would be in the old hay shed that we would put them but there would n't be a problem . |
| 19 | The Jockey Club says that it will be looking for a successor to Smiles , but while this search is going on his place will be taken by Tony Goodhew , the present Director of Field Services . |
| 20 | But the Sunday Times seems to be looking for a figurehead for the post , with real work being done in the back room , by the likes of Harry Ritchie , Walsh 's deputy , who in the view of many in the book business would make an excellent lit ed for the paper . |
| 21 | Kiev will be looking for a touchstone of reality for some time yet . |
| 22 | The people who take this job on , are not necessarily the highest achievers , they tend to be looking for a job with a particular interest in that and are sort of reliable and conscientious people . |
| 23 | West Auckland , who are level on points with Shildon , will be looking for a win at bottom of the table Whickham , who will be relegated if they do not win today . |
| 24 | We will be looking for a lot of people to help distribute these in the community . |
| 25 | The doctor claims to be looking for a cure for river blindness but his strange behaviour makes Teresa suspicious . |
| 26 | Those who are single and affluent will be looking for a residence of some quality . |
| 27 | Those who give the impression that they are fishing for information ; they may be looking for a recommendation for somebody else who may be suitable to approach . |
| 28 | Fiat is said to be looking for a partner for its car business . |
| 29 | The next issue is that we know that these prospective inward investors are likely to be looking for a site in reasonably attractive setting . |
| 30 | regional media , for example , will be looking for a connection with their area , magazines concerned particularly with healthy living will be on the look-out for any health angle and teenage publications will want to know the relevance to young people . |