Example sentences of "[v-ing] [prep] a good " in BNC.
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| 1 | Second , the fall in unemployment adds something to the theory that the economy has in fact been recovering for a good deal longer than generally realised . |
| 2 | It was nice of them to let me join in , they were very patient , but you could see they were itching for a good game and I 'm just hopeless . |
| 3 | The reward reduces the horse 's anxiety and negative feelings , and replaces them with more positive feelings instead — what is often described as ‘ ending on a good note ! ’ |
| 4 | It is a generally held view that contributing to a good pension scheme is the best method of saving . |
| 5 | The good friend was acting as a good friend should . |
| 6 | The child handler competition is open to anyone under 16 and the judges will be looking for a good rapport between kids and dogs . |
| 7 | The Breed Club runs a rescue and rehoming service which often ( sadly ) has an older ‘ Charlie ’ looking for a good home . |
| 8 | At night the harbour lights up and the atmosphere becomes electric as the streets of Aghios Nikolaos fill up with people looking for a good time in the restaurants , bars and discos . |
| 9 | He wandered along the brighter corridors near Nettles looking for a good place to plant his seeds . |
| 10 | If you have £10,000 or more to invest , you 'll be looking for a good return on your money . |
| 11 | Sir — If anyone is looking for a good cause to support — perhaps as a competitor in the ADT London Marathon , or in some other activity — please remember the NSPCC . |
| 12 | If quality control is up to scratch and this kind of general finish is maintained throughout the range , then I would not hesitate in recommending a Rockwood to anyone looking for a good , all-round , budget guitar . |
| 13 | She 's looking for a good situation . |
| 14 | A CANINE hero who helped save a dog which was dying from rat poison is now looking for a good home . |
| 15 | Midland Air Museum at Coventry are looking for a good home for the fuselage and other components of Messenger IV VP-KJL . |
| 16 | Sailors from off the boats would be looking for a good time and public bars would resound to the sound of many voices . |
| 17 | They are now looking for a good buyer who would be willing to continue their lifetime 's work , and either buy the stock separately , or as a whole package complete with factories . |
| 18 | She wondered how many were selling information , and how many were dupes looking for a good time . |
| 19 | I was looking for a good and intelligent woman to love — ’ |
| 20 | People strolled past without giving him a second look — couples hand in hand , families with pushchairs , groups of friends looking for a good spot to picnic . |
| 21 | At other times you may simply be looking for a good story with situations and characters which will interest and entertain your students . |
| 22 | We were looking for a good flavour and meaty texture . |
| 23 | History has shown that investing in the stock market during times of economic recovery has proved rewarding for investors who are looking for a good return over the longer term . |
| 24 | As with the sliced bread , we were looking for a good , brown appearance , a firm crust , a distinctive aroma and taste with some nuttiness and a firm but springy texture . |
| 25 | But I do n't expect you to believe I was simply looking for a good time . |
| 26 | As for the other Britons , Niall MacKenzie — who has loads of experience in this sphere — would appear to be the best , but the North West 200 promoters will be looking for a good result from Kevin Mitchell who is one of their key men for the May meeting at Portstewart . |
| 27 | Many of the interesting books of flower paintings in the Library have been donated or bequeathed by plant lovers who are looking for a good home for their paintings . |
| 28 | Slightly insane and looking for a good laugh ? |
| 29 | I made a mental note to myself that if the doctor on her case set that beautiful leg anything other than back the way it should be , then he had better start looking for a good dentist . |
| 30 | And party-goers who 're looking for a good time are being warned they 'll find nothing but trouble at illegal raves . |