Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adj] for the [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , especially if you are living alone for the first time , invest in some small cooking dishes and fridge/freezer containers . |
| 2 | Relatives often seem to feel that they do not need to bring a contribution , unless , of course , you are young , living alone for the first time and being visited by your mother , in which case she will probably bring a month 's supply of food and wash up for you as well ! |
| 3 | Go and get a good night 's sleep , love , ’ ‘ Patricia ’ urged , sounding honest for the first time that evening . |
| 4 | Within another month or two he did The Rainbow which got enormous coverage , and within another month he was here getting ready for the first American tour . |
| 5 | Lynda said that getting ready for the first visitors was proving quite a challenge . |
| 6 | ‘ I think they 're getting ready for the Second Front , ’ Sarah told Maureen , ‘ although Joe did n't say so . ’ |
| 7 | They chatted for a while longer , then Mrs Lennox and Susan set about packing , getting ready for the next day 's evacuation . |