Example sentences of "[noun] for any sign " in BNC.
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| 1 | They waited at the North Col for three awful days , watching the deserted ridge for any signs of life . |
| 2 | As dawn came up in the sky we made preparations to move back to our own lines , covering our withdrawal and keeping careful watch for any signs of the enemy . |
| 3 | ‘ I keep telling you , it 's not the heating , ’ said Angalo , straining his eyes for any sign of a descending Ship . |
| 4 | Pressing himself against the last wagon he peered around the side for any sign of the guards . |
| 5 | You will also need to realise that she will be particularly sensitive and watchful at this point for any signs of rejection by her in-laws , whose home she may feel she is ‘ invading ’ . |
| 6 | Grant listened for a moment for any signs that the slight noise of the brief scuffle had attracted attention from the floor below . |
| 7 | He went out for a few moments and stood on the steps between the Greek pillars , looking in the direction of the Residency for any sign of movement . |
| 8 | I want him to investigate that vent for any sign that someone might have used it to escape . ’ |
| 9 | The jeep continued to bounce and surge along the rutted , forlorn track that led , Robyn prayed , to the barn and to help , for several more minutes , while she gripped the wheel and perched on the edge of her seat , peering through the rain for any signs of civilisation . |
| 10 | She put the thought out of her mind , and forced herself to march harder , peering determinedly through the rain for any signs of life , almost willing the barn to appear — |
| 11 | Where the lawn ended she stopped and looked out across the bay , scanning the water for any sign of life . |
| 12 | ‘ Darling , I can assure you I was watching you like a hawk for any sign of it , ’ he said , kissing her bent head . |
| 13 | The offeror is obliged to keep a close watch on the target 's share price for any signs of untoward movement ; |
| 14 | He winced slightly as she gently probed the area for any sign of infection . |
| 15 | Goblin wolf riders raid and pillage far afield , while outriders scour the surrounding countryside for any sign of enemy armies . |
| 16 | You should also inspect the paper for any signs of mildew and throw away any sheets that are affected before they transfer the problem to the next collection of flowers and foliage . |
| 17 | They worked steadily for the rest of the morning on the management medicals , Rachel and Nina checking weight , testing urine for any signs of sugar diabetes , taking blood samples to test haemoglobin , thyroid function , liver function and cholesterol levels and checking blood-pressure for hypertension . |
| 18 | Johnson , as a southerner know that in spite of winning 90% of the black vote in 1964 , he would be minutely scrutinized by civil rights leaders for any sign of hesitation in this area . |
| 19 | Their eyes scanning the looming dark bulk of the house for any signs of life , the two men moved forward to the edge of the trees . |
| 20 | In Parliament , as on constituency platforms , Conservative Ministers know they are constantly under scrutiny by some of the more outspoken of their colleagues for any signs of ‘ wetness ’ . |