Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] for the slightest [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then they heard — their ears alert for the slightest changes in the grind of the traffic — a car slowing just behind them . |
| 2 | They stood as motionless as the wax figures surrounding them , ears alert for the slightest sound , eyes roving around the darkened gallery for any trace of movement . |
| 3 | Kirov forced himself to examine the faked photograph in detail , his keen eye searching for the slightest flaw . |
| 4 | The pathetic , skinny dog was scratching around the dustbin searching for the slightest bit of food , until she took one look at me and shot off with her tail between her legs . |
| 5 | She was severe , used to have Iritnefert whipped for the slightest misconduct . |