Example sentences of "to be [v-ing] for [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He appeared to be searching for some key document . |
| 2 | We need to be monitoring for more data . |
| 3 | There was a section at the top of Act Two where Joyce is supposed to be auditioning for some American producers . |
| 4 | C-FDFC , C-FTBA and C-FYQS are expected to be flying for some considerable time , as the Freighter 's life is measured in landings , and each of the trio have about 6,000 landings remaining , ensuring their continued employment . |
| 5 | it is n't an indication that they 're going to be applying for any other jobs that come up . |
| 6 | This talented designer from the south of Italy often appeared to be designing for those wishing to make an entrance at the Cannes film festival rather than turn heads at Maxim 's . |
| 7 | Yeah , always seem to be going for some er |
| 8 | On two occasions we were called into the hospital in the wee small hours , expecting the end — but the dear old rogue had nine lives and , at seventy-nine , he seemed to be negotiating for another two . |
| 9 | Now her presence at Moorlake was going to be complicating for both of them . |
| 10 | If on the basis of the best information the system is seen to be heading for some sort of catastrophe then people not unnaturally lose confidence in it . |
| 11 | The sisters did not look shocked or sad , but seemed to be waiting for more information . |
| 12 | Having said this , let me try to make clear what I do not mean to be claiming in this section , lest I be taken to be arguing for more than I intend to be . |