Example sentences of "going [adv] for [adj] [noun] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | My head was throbbing and the shoulder was beginning to ache from the kicking , which had probably been going on for some time before I came round . |
| 2 | ‘ My father-in-law was well aware of all this ; it has been going on for some years but he would not do what was necessary to right the situation , that is cut out the loss makers and , perhaps , substitute other lines — stationery , office equipment , videos or any other line compatible with the book trade . ’ |
| 3 | Sometimes a murder enquiry will have been going on for some days before it emerges that there is a sexual element involved . |
| 4 | My boyfriend and I have been going out for six weeks and everything is wonderful but it takes me honestly two hours to reach orgasm . |
| 5 | If you are going abroad for three months or more , tell your local social security office well in advance . |
| 6 | Pensions can be paid to an overseas address , if you are going abroad for three months or more . |