Example sentences of "just [v-ing] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We were just looking for a suitable warren to send our ferrets down to flush out the occupants . |
| 2 | ‘ Do n't you realize I 'd be a target for all the men living in World 's End who are just looking for a loose woman to amuse themselves with ? ’ |
| 3 | But with a list price of around £1,500 , it may be a tad too expensive if you 're just looking for a reliable workhorse. 300dpi printers are good enough for churning out letters , reports and the odd graphic , and do a lot less damage to your wallet . |
| 4 | We started off just looking for a few cuddly toys and a few pounds to send them across to the folk in Roumania because we were all very touched by the need of the children there . |
| 5 | It was much more the sheer vitality and range of committed ability , lay and clerical , present in the Church at that time and just waiting for a new lead . |
| 6 | Me and my mate , here , we 're just going for a little ride . ’ |
| 7 | With wildly beating heart , before opening the shed door I rehearse the lie I am about to tell him — just like in drama — including the correct tone of voice : ‘ Just going for a quick bike ride , Pa . |
| 8 | I 'm just visiting for a few days . ’ |
| 9 | But er if they were just working for a single day , it was long day up till ten o'clock at night in a harvest you know . |