Example sentences of "[verb] for the big [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Not since Lady Di qualified for the Big Match has the fashion world been as tremulous about the chosen design . |
| 2 | The men , who are interested in cash , are more liable to go for the big wood . |
| 3 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 4 | They 've been through rehearsals and are ready to go for the big money . |
| 5 | You 've got to go for the big stuff . |
| 6 | Universities are ready to go for the big time and exploit their earning capacity in a way they have n't in the past . |
| 7 | I mentioned earlier this year ( 24 January ) the plight of a useful local scavenger , the scrapman , faced by a battery of anti-pollution legislation , intended for the big time operators . |
| 8 | Tomorrow they 'll be free to roam Fantasyland , Adventureland and all the other Lands and try the attractions before gathering for the big gala in the evening . |
| 9 | We 're off to spot some winners , and there are two tickets to be won for the big race |
| 10 | MERSEYSIDE MPs today came to the defence of Grand National flagman Kenneth Evans the man blamed for the big race fiasco . |
| 11 | But these are dogs in training : they come to heel ; they do not attack indiscriminately ; but they can barely wait for the big bite . |
| 12 | Brothers Max ( the mechanic ) and Edwin ( the engine tuner ) both raced themselves ( bikes and car rallies respectively ) but quit when it became obvious that Bradl was destined for the big time . |
| 13 | Bushey Studios , in Hertfordshire , gave Crawford his first taste of acting for the big screen , although the thrills and spills in Soapbox Derby meant that plenty of fun was had at various locations in and around London . |
| 14 | With these qualities they well be fully prepared for the big trial , but they must also know themselves in the deepest sense — ‘ to be in touch ’ , as Scott frequently mentions , ‘ with that critical inner voice . ’ |
| 15 | According to Michael Lewis , author of Liar 's Poker , the Japanese are well prepared for the Big Quake . |
| 16 | Enjoy the ride down , let the wind fly through your hair , go with the flow , and wait for the big crash . |
| 17 | Well we 'll go on the corporation , wait for a corporation you would n't wait for a corporation , I said wait , wait for the big bus . |
| 18 | This is because the conditions needed for the Big Bang had to be so finely tuned — to an amazing one part in 10&sup60 ; ( a big number even on a cosmic scale ) — that the most minute variations would not have permitted any life at all to develop . |
| 19 | BILL CLINTON has given a chilling warning that Britain 's cosy relationship with the United States is heading for the big freeze when he takes over the White House . |
| 20 | Those behind the Premier League shudder at the prospect of them heading for the big time . |
| 21 | He has now finished sparring for the big fight and when he 's not out running he spends most of his spare time with his birds . |
| 22 | ROTOR WING FLIGHT TEST Going for the big stuff |
| 23 | So this weekend we have two trainers racing for the big prize … who will win … which is best … our expert Terry Biddlecombe knows all … he rode with David Nicholson … then helped the young Twisdton davies as a jockey |
| 24 | All over the City , people were killing each other , having torrid affairs in seedy motel rooms , stealing bodies from the morgue , working late on revolutionary inventions , hiding out from the cops , waiting for the locksmith , running numbers , rock ‘ n ’ rolling at the high-school hop , praying at the bedsides of white-haired mothers , looking for the uranium in the wine cellar , describing their dreams to sage psychoanalysts , rehearsing for the big show , escaping across the rooftops . |
| 25 | for three years I 've fiddled around , doing small things , waiting for the Big Man to say the word . |
| 26 | There was this awful feeling of helplessness , waiting for the big bang . |
| 27 | Even so , she had lingered long enough to watch a tanker ploughing a parallel course , though in the opposite direction , probably bound for the big oil refinery . |
| 28 | NOVELL AIMS FOR THE BIG TIME WITH RELEASE 4.0 OF NETWARE |
| 29 | Garrison Savanah has a few tales to tell … he won the big race at Cheltenham 3 years ago and tomorrow the Gloucestershire favourite will be off and running for the big prize at Newbury |
| 30 | I made storm shields for the big cabin windows and skylights . |