Example sentences of "[vb -s] [verb] for more [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The move , by the new coalition of Liberals and Christian Democrats , satisfies the Dutch confederation of industry , which has lobbied for more support for industrial R&D and innovations . |
| 2 | She has argued for more competition in state lottery tenders . |
| 3 | Action is being taken to encourage closer cooperation between Stockton council and its Asnieres-sur-Seine Twinning Association , which has appealed for more support . |
| 4 | He has appealed for more vigilance by staff in shops and offices to stop ‘ sneak-in ’ thieves who steal bags , purses and wallets during the working day . |
| 5 | Victim Support Patron HRH The Princess Royal has called for more help to be offered to victims of crime . |
| 6 | The International Stock Exchange has called for more time to implement the changes but so far it has had little success . |
| 7 | LEADING lung cancer specialist Ray Donnelly has called for more cash to wipe out the disease which kills 1,600 Merseysiders every year . |
| 8 | Yet the government intends to ask for more food relief this year . |
| 9 | To be envious , in Axelrod 's terminology , means to strive for more money than the other player , rather than for an absolutely large quantity of the banker 's money . |