Example sentences of "[noun sg] for the nearest " in BNC.
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| 1 | The eagerness with which Biff Tundrish would make a bee-line for the nearest scriptory to soak himself in Imperial Fist history stirred amusement and a certain irritation in Lexandro 's breast . |
| 2 | The weary visitor would sigh with relief that the production had at least been cut to two hours , and head for the nearest library where she might enjoy reading about the buried feminine aspects of the play . |
| 3 | Head for the nearest café to get away from it all , or strategically follow your sporting hero/heroine along the route ? |
| 4 | It was getting dark and the wind had freshened , the rain gusting through the length of the shed so I decided that it was time to pack up and head for the nearest hospitable pub where I had been told I would be able to get a good meal of hot pie and peas . |
| 5 | I ca n't wait around to try and engage him in further conversation because my bowels suddenly decide they want to wake up too , and I have to make a dash for the nearest bar and the toilets . |
| 6 | Check your telephone directory for the nearest branch or contact the London HQ for further information . |
| 7 | With over 6,5OO voluntary reresentatives across Britain , any eligible person need only look in their local telephone directory or ask at the Citizens Advice Bureau for the nearest SSAFA office and write one letter or make one call . |