Example sentences of "[det] [noun sg] in [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The world champion was fastest this afternoon in qualifying for Sunday 's Italian Grand Prix . |
| 2 | Preference will be given to applicants with some experience in consulting for industry , government or international organisations , and the successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active interest in consulting in these areas . |
| 3 | We therefore have some justification in hoping for more constructive cooperation between specialists in language study and pedagogy , which should lead in turn to a clearer conception of the role that linguistics can perform in helping teachers to increase their understanding and effectiveness in the classroom . |
| 4 | There did n't seem much point in searching for more corpses . |
| 5 | But then I 've got sons , and there 's never seemed much point in going for more of the same ! |
| 6 | There is little point in asking for people 's opinions if those opinions are then ignored . |
| 7 | She wondered at her own weakness in craving for a man who had professed his love for her and made her with child , only to walk away without even a backward glance . |
| 8 | This may seem perfectly acceptable so long as we are convinced of the absolute rightness of these standards ; but the question must arise whether there is any point in seeking for single comprehensive definitions of such categories as poetry , literature , art , etc. , or whether it is not better to regard the definitions that may be devised as applicable only to certain kinds of literature or certain aspects of texts . |
| 9 | ‘ I do n't really think there 's any point in calling for resignations of personalities . |
| 10 | Whether you are out of work and applying for a lot of jobs , or in employment but looking to change , there is only any point in applying for positions where you have a real chance of being successful . |
| 11 | Or if we find that a grand-daughter is assisting her own mother in caring for an elderly parent , whom is the granddaughter helping ? |
| 12 | Nevertheless there has been little interest in exploring for Zechstein gas in the North Sea and the test results so far encountered have been very discouraging . |