Example sentences of "always [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | She raced around the driveway on her blue tricycle , took her dolls for walks in her pram — she always asked for a new one as a birthday present — and helped to dress her smaller brother . |
2 | It always made for a grand fightfinisher . |
3 | I was always looking for a short-term miracle . |
4 | But for himself he disliked coincidence of any sort and always sought for a logical answer . |
5 | In it young children , with the great enthusiasm children always show for a colourful ritual which they do not fully understand , recite with actions an English nursery rhyme for his benefit . |
6 | We always look for a local engineering partner , with whom we can build up a strong working relationship , to provide knowledge of local practices and statutory requirements . |
7 | it is what I 've always thought for a long time that somebody like Brian if he 's not if he 's not showing at our fish at our show , even as an A class judge , I , I fail to see why he ca n't judge at our show it 's , he goes to Skelm and , and judges there and our fish will be there or strange really when we 're struggling for judges that , that we do n't do these things . |
8 | ‘ Women always ask for a good contraceptive because they really need one . |
9 | Your cause will grab more power as time passes , boosted by the media , who always go for a new slant on the sex thing . |
10 | Always go for a reputable make |
11 | The workforce at Swan Hunters have never asked for any special privileges , they 've always asked for a fair deal on a level playing field . |
12 | Harry always looked immaculate and unruffled , and he was one of those players upon whom the Manager , his team colleagues and supporters can always rely for a composed and controlled performance . |
13 | We live in hope that John Hume 's mission to the Provos will succeed , like we always wish for a good summer . |
14 | The petty cashier must always account for a certain fixed sum of money . |