Example sentences of "[noun] [pron] [be] [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | I was back to visit it because Ben Tee , via the falls , was one of a series of outings I was proposing for a book of Lochaber walks , and despite all my nosing about I was not prepared to describe things without another visit . |
| 2 | Cos I was asking , for a number of reasons I was asking for floor plans for our , you see . |
| 3 | Because I know Ruth likes clothes too , and reads fashion magazines , I know she appreciates what look I 'm aiming for . |
| 4 | When I went to Drake Hall on one sentence I was waiting for another court case as well , a conspiracy case , a big one . |
| 5 | So , it is my config sys I 'm looking for is n't it , while I find an edit . |
| 6 | So anyway I went to Index cos I want I want and a watch I 'm looking for a watch cos , and I thought oh aye I come to rings , I thought well I owe her a ring so I thought oh better half eternity ring they 're cheap anyway . |
| 7 | ‘ With all the money I 'm paying for your education , you should learn more than that ’ … |
| 8 | ‘ When I decided to take the part I was looking for a role that was the opposite of my character Dylan . |
| 9 | I am , at present I am applying for a job on the |
| 10 | Not quite beyond the threshold of pain experience I was hoping for … but damn close . |
| 11 | Had I read the brochure carefully I would have realised that the experience I was heading for was anything but tedious ! |
| 12 | Since there was no picture with June 's letter I was not aware that I would end up with the cable I was looking for . |
| 13 | The subjects I am taking for examination are , Science , English , Mathematics , French , Physical Education , Geography and Art . |
| 14 | A lot of the books I was asking for [ from project funds ] were already in the library . |
| 15 | A friend of mine who is a car trader rang me and told me that he had found the car I was looking for . |
| 16 | You see , you know I was talking to you earlier about , about punchlines basically , but I ca n't remember the words I was using for it , times like by the way , right right , or did you know or did I mention to you do you follow me , a lot of key lines that you can think on that you use |
| 17 | When I went to Highlander I was looking for a way which could help towards more effective participation and the development of better non-formal opportunities in adult education on social issues which affect communities in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland . |
| 18 | The seats are cushioned , and in the dark I am waiting for more than entertainment . |
| 19 | Such a move would surely appeal to an electorate which is looking for moderation and co-operation . |
| 20 | Air France also has an operating alliance with Malev , the Hungarian carrier which is looking for a strategic foreign partner . |
| 21 | Well if you have n't been working for six months you are looking for a job , you are not unemployed . |
| 22 | She did n't want Roman thinking she was angling for sympathy . |
| 23 | Dundee club coach Stewart Harris , the Teamsport co-ordinator for basketball , is taking over from Lawrence Randak as coach to the student side who are preparing for the British Universities group tournament in Bath next week . |
| 24 | The former England captain could not break down a determined Arsenal side who were playing for their places in the forthcoming FA Cup semi final against Tottenham . |
| 25 | No , Mr Giles , what I am disgruntled about is the lousy deal you are getting for £26 million or more . |
| 26 | In a bedroom you 're looking for something at one ninety nine or two ninety nine . |
| 27 | Simon Burrowes , from junior side Cooke , partners Mark Wylie in the centre , while Darren Wady steps in for Keith Crossan who is playing for an international side in Donegal . |
| 28 | The referees you were looking for you |
| 29 | There is , though , a danger of doing an experiment when you have already decided on the result you are looking for . |
| 30 | Mr Lavender , an insurance agent who was studying for a master 's degree , was found slumped on the ground in Battersea High Street , South London , by a group of youngsters . |