Example sentences of "[was/were] now [verb] for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | He added that they were now calling for a fundamental review of taxation and a broadly-based training and employment programme . |
| 2 | So pressure was now applied for a speedy conclusion to the work . |
| 3 | As a result of more able children taking up integrated placements or moving into school , the Beacon was now catering for a very small number of multiply disabled children , who were highly segregated as a result . |
| 4 | Andrew MacKinlay , Labour MP for Thurrock , said he believed the Government was now heading for a ‘ crazy course of action ’ to privatise services even with a high security content . |
| 5 | Leith could n't help feeling extremely sorry for her , especially when she discovered that Rosemary , brought up believing that marriages were forever , could not accept that her marriage was over — even though it had ended up such a disaster and Derek was now asking for a divorce . |