Example sentences of "[am/are] [v-ing] [pron] for the [num ord] " in BNC.

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1 Try looking at people , objects and places as if you are seeing them for the first time without being influenced by what you have known about them in the past .
2 For me one of the greatest gifts is the ability to look at things as if you are seeing them for the first time .
3 Let me now assume that you are being considered by a prospective principal and are seeing him for the first time .
4 ‘ Often the man is the only breadwinner and without him the family has to rely on state benefits — the social security system can be horrendous if you 're using it for the first time .
5 I 'm preparing myself for the next life .
6 ‘ I 'm telling you for the last time , Harvey .
7 ‘ I 'm telling you for the last time , Liz , get up and let's go home .
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