Example sentences of "searching for the [num ord] " in BNC.
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1 | An alternative approach is for the instruction to scan from ( usually ) the most-significant to the least.significant end of the word , searching for the first bit set to one , and placing the number of that bit position in a suitable register , Notice the similarity between this operation and the " shift and count " instruction discussed in the last section . |
2 | Lapland buntings and skylarks swirled and settled , searching for the last seeds of salt marsh plants below the bank . |
3 | Yet I keep changing , keep searching for the next challenge . |
4 | The ability to lock the rope quickly is also very useful when searching for the next stance , or else in performing diagonal manoeuvres . |
5 | Now they are searching for the fourth sister Pamela , who walked out at the age of 15 after a row with her father . |