Example sentences of "[conj] [pers pn] are looking for " in BNC.
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| 1 | They may have a requirement where they are looking for a very high return on capital employed and need to attract and retain the very best people in order to achieve that . |
| 2 | Angela , would somebody from Eastenders er , provoke the kind the cash flow from the industrialists that companies that yours are looking for ? |
| 3 | ‘ Do n't say that you are looking for a gilded mare too ! ’ |
| 4 | Considering what else might be on offer is not only in your interests but may also help bring an overall agreement nearer if your employer is willing to provide non-cash benefits in return , perhaps for a slight reduction in the lump sum that you are looking for . |
| 5 | Punishment will fail if it is not balanced by praise , encouragement ( and other positive reactions ) for the sort of behaviours that you are looking for . |
| 6 | It is the causes of error that you are looking for : find them , and you can help the pupils improve . |
| 7 | These thoughts about rule-following in the mathematical case can be generalised to provide the argument against solipsism that we are looking for . |
| 8 | ‘ We often say that we are looking for the intention of Parliament , but that is not quite accurate . |
| 9 | If these three are all to be included , the remaining eight players must al be able to bat well , which means that we are looking for at least three allrounders , including the wicketkeeper . |
| 10 | And we have that purpose if we know in advance that we are looking for the answers to certain questions , or that we will be asked to carry out certain tasks as a result of viewing . |
| 11 | However , as the real appeal of DTP is in its ability to manipulate pages it 's likely that we are looking for a page makeup product such as PageMaker or its many rivals . |
| 12 | Lord Browne-Wilkinson quotes the observation of Lord Reid that ‘ we often say that we are looking for the intention of Parliament but that is not quite accurate . |
| 13 | I 'm sure most people know by know , that er this show will be coming to you live from Sydney , Australia , for a whole week to mark Australia Day at the end of January , and er the interesting thing from your point of view , is that we are looking for two couples , can be a husband and wife , er mother and daughter , father and son , any combination really , just a couple of friends . |
| 14 | ‘ So we are looking for someone who knew his business . ’ |
| 15 | Joan Daniels ' term of office expires at the 1987 Annual General Meeting , so we are looking for a new treasurer . |
| 16 | Lastly , just as people looking for jobs are advised to ask around and find out about prospects through the grapevine rather than from official sources , employers too , where appropriate , can let it be known that they are looking for a certain sort of employee . |
| 17 | Is it about time that the Government took the opportunities of our youngest children seriously , gave their parents the opportunities that they are looking for and made sure that children receive the very best start , which is something that is taken for granted in other European countries ? |
| 18 | LABOUR Party branch members in Crook let it be known that they are looking for new blood to inject a little life and optimism into their ranks . |
| 19 | We can observe many examples in non-linguistic behaviour of the use of signals to regulate turn-taking : in many sports , for example , it is necessary to do this — footballers can indicate that they are looking for someone to pass the ball to , or that they are ready to receive the ball , and doubles partners in tennis can indicate to each other who is to play a shot . |
| 20 | And erm based on that , erm we would hope that we 're able to give them everything that they are looking for , certainly on the results point of view and also in terms of erm the commitment and the on-going situation for the future , that will help them sell more product . |
| 21 | Like me , you know the Abbe Gerard was murdered , and you are looking for that book , a gift from our royal master which , by rights , should now be returned to its proper owner . ’ |
| 22 | If you are looking for respite care for short periods , or convalescent care , you may qualify for some help through Income Support if you have less than £8,000 in savings . |
| 23 | If you are looking for a picture book on Nepal for a present or a memento of a trip then this is certainly as good as , if not better than , many of its rivals . |
| 24 | But if you are looking for a 21st century Polo , you will have to wait at least three years until the genuinely all-new one . |
| 25 | If you are looking for an appealing gift that does n't cost the earth , Belinda Thomas could provide a solution . |
| 26 | If you are looking for an attractive houseplant , choose this favourite |
| 27 | However , if you are looking for rhythmic changes in a single volunteer then it is the changes in performance , not the absolute level of performance , that are most important . |
| 28 | If you are looking for a mortgage we can recommend the cheapest , the largest or the most flexible without you needing to take up valuable time researching the market yourself . |
| 29 | If you are looking for a pension or other financial advice we can similarly give you information and guidance to make the right decision . |
| 30 | ‘ Always satisfy the customer if you are looking for repeat business . |