Example sentences of "is [v-ing] for [adv] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The initiative coincided with a ‘ Switch-on Campaign ’ by the campus radio stations , which is lobbying for more open access to broadcasting . |
| 2 | Mrs Falconer , a senior lecturer in textiles , has been told there is funding for only one textile lecturer in the school , but that she could remain on the staff if she accepted demotion to ordinary lecturer — a post already held by her sister , Barbara Diack . |
| 3 | The new model joins the previously-announced 16-port model , although it has an earlier availability date : the company is aiming for late this quarter for the eight-port model , while the 16-port version is not expected until the third quarter . |
| 4 | The reason for this difference is probably that the one wishes to justify cuts in welfare expenditure whereas the other is aiming for more direct state control of industry . |
| 5 | The chairman of the Police Federation is calling for much tougher action to deal with young offenders . |