Example sentences of "[noun pl] [Wh pn] are [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | one view of plans to put VAT on fuel … but it 's not only the scriptwriters who are calling for John Major 's head . |
| 2 | It is only fair to add that some lawyers play exactly the opposite role , persuading clients who are itching for a zero sum fight that they would do better to reach a nonzero sum settlement out of court . |
| 3 | The value to a company of an experienced press officer is being able to distinguish between journalists who are looking for free samples and those who are serious about their work . |
| 4 | The problems experienced by foster- and adoptive parents who are caring for black children are qualitatively similar . |
| 5 | The sight and sound of Scott 's musical message will infuriate parents and teachers in these areas who are campaigning for a place at the dinner table . |
| 6 | President we should be under no illusion that this reactionary government will continue to attack local government to attack local to attack local government our public services are at the mercy of the fast-buck merchants within the private contractors who are bidding for council services . |
| 7 | Your bones , your eyes , your hair , your teeth are all going to be scrutinised by a panel of judges who are looking for your all-round potential , not just an impressive academic display . |
| 8 | If the seller knows the number of companies who are competing for the order , their likely stances , the criteria used by the buying organisation when deciding between them , the degree of pressure on key members of the decision making unit , and any formula they might use for assessing price acceptability , an accurate assessment of the power balance should be possible . |
| 9 | To take an example : in the private motor-car market as a whole there are several different sub-markets , ranging from buyers who are looking for sports cars , through those interested in family saloons and estate cars to those requiring a small , economical second car . |
| 10 | E B Seemann paddled with Hungarians who are looking for British paddling contacts . |
| 11 | For sheer lack of space and resources he is having to turn away drug-addicts who are begging for admission . |
| 12 | Warrants to subscribe may be attractive to higher rate taxpayers who are looking for an opportunity for capital growth but without current income . |
| 13 | The few tenants who are searching for short-term leases are now able to negotiate break clauses in leases for new buildings . |
| 14 | FlexiLoan has been developed for customers who are looking for the freedom to spend , without the rigidity of a fixed loan . |
| 15 | History has shown that investing in the stock market during times of economic recovery has proved rewarding for investors who are looking for a good return over the longer term . |
| 16 | Bello Bouba said that he was returning to join his " fellow countrymen who are struggling for the institution of a real democracy " . |
| 17 | It is significant that it is the Africans who are pressing for a partial lifting of the ban and the maligned fur trade has made no move in that direction . |
| 18 | Referring to WBA and IBF champion Riddick Bowe , he added : ‘ There are two heavyweight champions who are bidding for someone 's services . |
| 19 | Generally middle-aged , they may even have children who are working for the left-wing opposition , but their own closed environment has protected them from any understanding of the reality of their country . |
| 20 | ‘ Maybe it is not only the Myrcans who are looking for a purpose . ’ |
| 21 | ‘ I suppose it shows there must be a lot of managers or ex-players who are looking for work . ’ |
| 22 | ‘ For those boffins who are looking for an old AC30 , remember that Vox produced three versions with different frequency biases . |
| 23 | Many of the interesting books of flower paintings in the Library have been donated or bequeathed by plant lovers who are looking for a good home for their paintings . |
| 24 | For future reference , publishers who are looking for big orders at the fair might try serving free food . |
| 25 | Some of the guys who are going for 10 million these days would n't even tie Cuntonas boots on a bad day . |
| 26 | Already the atmosphere is such that companies such as Chubb Insurance Company of Europe is advising client directors to make concerted efforts not only to be familiar with all aspects of their companies ' activities but to take prudent action at the boardroom table : right down to ensuring all documents are prepared ‘ with the expectation that they will be scrutinised at a later date by others who are looking for evidence of wrongdoings ’ , that detailed minutes are taken , and that they should vote against any proposal rather than abstain because abstention could be construed as approval . |
| 27 | There is a large academic research staff , and there are approximately 270 postgraduate students who are studying for research degrees , with some 700 on postgraduate courses . |