Example sentences of "this [noun sg] [be] [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The whole of this club is rooting for him and wishing him well , ’ added the comparatively young Liverpool chairman , who admitted to finding his first year in office ‘ a difficult baptism ’ . |
| 2 | Answer guide : This question is looking for some discussion around the realization and prudence principles . |
| 3 | This girl was looking for somewhere to hide . |
| 4 | And erm how long has this shop been going for ? |
| 5 | Celtic fans arriving at Park Head Stadium this evening are hoping for a European victory over their Portuguese guests in the manner of past glories . |
| 6 | Unless otherwise indicated , therefore , this questionnaire is asking for information about courses which aim to improve teachers ' or trainee teachers ' understanding and awareness of the nature of human ability-orientated courses , either in teaching methods for language teaching or in communication for all teachers — but information given should not refer to work in these areas unless it has been specifically asked for . |
| 7 | President what this motion is calling for is a political backing required to remove compulsory competitive tendering . |
| 8 | Congress , president , this motion is calling for an economic policy that combats mass unemployment . |
| 9 | A German schoolboy who plans to improve his English in Darlington this summer is looking for a host family . |
| 10 | The company in question — which can not be identified by order of the court — has this year been negotiating for a substantial loan . |
| 11 | Dozens of sudents who ca n't get into medical colleges in this country are trying for places in Czechoslovakia . |