Example sentences of "[conj] [v-ing] for [num ord] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We are now 11th and aiming for sixth place . ’ |
| 2 | Indignant denials were interrupted by the call-boy knocking sharply on the door and calling for Second Act beginners . |
| 3 | A post mortem examination on an Oxford University student , who collapsed while training for next month 's boat race , has revealed he died fron natural causes . |
| 4 | But he believes that if Mike Teague can make an England comeback while playing for Second Division Moseley , why should n't he ? |
| 5 | Pennett owes his chance at Trent Bridge to Notts batsman Paul Johnson , who was impressed by his bowling in the Headingley nets while preparing for last winter 's England ‘ A ’ tour . |
| 6 | Sean Yates produced one of Britain 's best results with 13th place , after he cramped in the last 200 yards when sprinting for third place . |