Example sentences of "to [be] looking for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | The doctor claims to be looking for a cure for river blindness but his strange behaviour makes Teresa suspicious . |
| 2 | Fiat is said to be looking for a partner for its car business . |
| 3 | OSF is now believed to be looking for a commercial partner to take over and productise the technology , which is much-needed within the industry . |
| 4 | But the Sunday Times seems to be looking for a figurehead for the post , with real work being done in the back room , by the likes of Harry Ritchie , Walsh 's deputy , who in the view of many in the book business would make an excellent lit ed for the paper . |
| 5 | You seem to be looking for a file , and you should be selecting |
| 6 | On Saturday Maxim had moved back into Wellington Barracks ; he was supposed to be looking for a new flat to go with his London posting . |
| 7 | Scotts claimed to be looking for a new franchiser to take over its hotels when the contract with Holiday Inn expires in July 1992 . |
| 8 | Generally , however , those who work in the challenging environment of the Middle East tend to be looking for a change , an enhanced salary , a more favourable climate and a better lifestyle . |
| 9 | The people who take this job on , are not necessarily the highest achievers , they tend to be looking for a job with a particular interest in that and are sort of reliable and conscientious people . |
| 10 | Visiting drivers to , after a few hours on the motorway , are hardly going to be looking for a zebra crossing on such a busy dual carriageway . |
| 11 | Yes I would expect you to be looking for a salary and wherever |
| 12 | whatsername said he they 're not supposed to be looking for a tumour , although that 's what they could be looking for . |
| 13 | The next issue is that we know that these prospective inward investors are likely to be looking for a site in reasonably attractive setting . |
| 14 | Mick still seemed to be looking for an excuse to return home , so I chose not to make an issue of the blunder . |