Example sentences of "are out [prep] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Obviously you should check with the receptionist or whoever is organizing the candidates that you are not going to miss your turn if you are out for a while . |
| 2 | Similarly , retired racing Greyhounds are often in need of homes , and although temperamentally these dogs are normally quite sound , it can be very difficult to persuade them not to chase cats and other smaller dogs when they are out for a walk . |
| 3 | Smaller , more discreet means of cleaning up are preferable when you are out for a walk . |
| 4 | In an emergency this may prevent a dog from straying into a potentially dangerous situation , for example if you should suddenly encounter riders on horseback when you are out for a walk along a narrow path . |
| 5 | They are out for a walk with their Father . |
| 6 | If your camcorder has a record-review button , you will find this to be a most useful facility to have at your disposal when you are out on a shoot because it enables you to make a quick check on the previous shot before starting to record the next . |
| 7 | The cops are out on a limb . |
| 8 | In some cases , teachers in fee-paying schools knew nothing until they received a letter announcing ‘ the school has shut down and they are out of a job ’ . |
| 9 | 2.7% of German graduates are out of a job ; France has graduate unemployment of 3.7% . |
| 10 | But now the 95 workers are out of a job … the Ministry of Defence has given the contract to supply uniforms to workers in Morocco instead . |
| 11 | ‘ If you are out in a bar , club or hotel , the drinks are carefully measured go home , ’ she added . |