Example sentences of "[was/were] [v-ing] for [art] good " in BNC.

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1 It was nice of them to let me join in , they were very patient , but you could see they were itching for a good game and I 'm just hopeless .
2 We were looking for a good flavour and meaty texture .
3 As with the sliced bread , we were looking for a good , brown appearance , a firm crust , a distinctive aroma and taste with some nuttiness and a firm but springy texture .
4 I was looking for a good and intelligent woman to love — ’
5 My peg was on a gravel point , it looked perfect for the stick float but as I was fishing for a good weight I opted to start on the feeder .
6 And just when I thought everything was changing for the better .
7 It looked as though Hereford 's away form was changing for the better on Saturday when they drew at Mansfield , but last night an attacking display by struggling Doncaster had them on the retreat again .
8 I was hoping for the best , never believing this sort of thing could happen to my own little horse .
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