Example sentences of "being [adj] they " in BNC.
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| 1 | But being annual they would be open to reprisals if they threw their weight around too much . |
| 2 | They have roughly the same diameter down their whole length , but instead of being straight they have many short undulations , making them appear crimped or crinkled when viewed under a magnifying lens . |
| 3 | Yeah it does , you see if Ken and Freda or anybody knew they were being televised they 'd be careful of what they said |
| 4 | Being sure they are buying fresh food is important to most people . |
| 5 | Despite being safe they are all fearful for the lives of their menfolk . |
| 6 | Far from being restful they are very demanding , needing almost constant attention . |
| 7 | ‘ If I was to praise the girls in the post office , being Irish they would have to cut them down to size , ’ Moran argued . |
| 8 | And er , he 's petrified , well that 's no way to talk to a dog and if you 're gon na start off being aggressive they 're gon na go for you you sho |