Example sentences of "[vb -s] [v-ing] for the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Attendance at these affairs , which involves queueing for the sandwiches , queueing for a glimpse of the Queen , queueing for the lavatories , queueing to leave , is potent evidence of the continuing talismanic influence of the monarchy . |
| 2 | It is a lively body of law capable of adaption and expansion to meet fresh needs calling for the exertion of the discipline of law . ’ |
| 3 | This technique involves asking for the order in such a way that if the timing is premature the presentation can continue with the minimum of interruption . |
| 4 | Social progress means heading for the city , dropping Aymara or Quechua in favour of Spanish , adopting modern dress and weakening ties with the countryside . |
| 5 | Next week she begins interviewing for the post of principal development officer . |