Example sentences of "or [v-ing] for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Food and Drug Administration has also hinted that it may revise a policy that does not at present require special safety testing or labelling for most biotechnology foods . |
| 2 | We believe that everyone will need to use the private car more selectively — possibly cycling or walking for short journeys or using public transport where this is possible . ’ |
| 3 | Since the end of last month it became illegal to burn off the stubble after harvest — that leaves farmers with the options of either ploughing it in or looking for alternative uses for it . |
| 4 | By contrast , general purposive browsing describes the academic researcher who indulges in a similar activity of looking over books but with a serious purpose in mind , such as keeping up to date in his field or looking for new ideas . |
| 5 | ‘ Before any enactment existed with regard to actions by solicitors for their costs , a solicitor stood in the same position as any other person who has done work for another at his request , and could sue as soon as the work which he was retained to do was finished , without having delivered any signed bill of costs or waiting for any time after the delivery of such a bill . |
| 6 | For example , limitations on domestic heating during winter smogs could lead to the elderly suffering from hypothermia , and prohibitions on the use of private cars could increase exposure to outdoor pollution whilst walking to work or waiting for public transport . |
| 7 | I was about sixteen and a half then or going for seventeen aye . |
| 8 | The regulations state that to work part time one must be looking after small children or caring for disabled relatives , but there are many more reasons why women would want to work part time . |
| 9 | On a more personal level , Riley has said : ‘ The game is the same but the stakes are higher for women – – You need time to reflect , you are alone essentially , and I knew that I could n't give the time and thought to bringing up children or caring for another person on an intimate level . |
| 10 | or punting for dear life in the stream , |
| 11 | And adults do not need to be on the verge of shouting or crying for these mechanisms to be involved . |
| 12 | The book advises buying in bulk to secure a discount , or opting for ex-demonstration models , returned items and otherwise faulty goods . |
| 13 | Putting a case more forcefully or asking for greater involvement from others is likely to get attention for your content rather than for your new style . |
| 14 | Equally , we would seldom be likely to use the word acrobatic of acrobats themselves or their doings except , precisely , on occasions when they are exercising their special skills — the rest of the time we may speak of them , if a description is needed at all , as large , or rich , or charming , as standing on his dignity , or asking for black coffee , or younger than Aunt Mary , and so on . |
| 15 | One problem here is that it is cold comfort to an individual citizen that he can use the political process to air his grievances , for example by writing to his MP or councillor or to the press or voting for another party next time round . |
| 16 | There is good reason for its common name ; the bruised foliage , whose odour has mint-like associations , induces cats to roll all over the plant , eventually ruining it , but it is said that plants grown from seed will be safe until dying down , or withering for some reason . |
| 17 | What is essential or helpful or inspiring for any one pupil , group of pupils , or class will vary enormously , and therefore effective RE is inescapably dependent on the teacher 's skills and perceptiveness within a particular situation . |
| 18 | If you notice a particular position that causes discomfort or pain , such as sitting or standing for long periods , then you do as Alexander did and use a mirror to help you detect the source of your problem . |
| 19 | You might , for example , be concerned that more and better jobs or housing for black people might produce a white backlash and result in more , not less , racism , unless it was accompanied by educational initiatives . |
| 20 | Paul Harford , leader of Cleveland County Council : ‘ This is a standstill Budget offering little or no hope to those who are unemployed or dependent on benefit , or hoping for proper training to help them escape the poverty trap . ’ |
| 21 | Marked bays or shelving for each product type stocked should be allocated and reserved specifically for those products . |
| 22 | Similarly , the defendant could render the case ineffective by giving or arranging for skilful testimony in his defence , or he could file a counter-case which , if successful , would result in the punishment of the original complainant . |
| 23 | Practice nurses working in GPs surgeries or working for small scale employers may find themselves subject to tougher negotiation . |
| 24 | So are we planning for five weeks or planning for five lessons or what ? |