Example sentences of "[unc] [noun sg] was [v-ing] on the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Aldhelm 's blood was blackening on the stone , so fragments of lichen and stone-dust were embedded in Aldhelm 's wounds . |
| 2 | Elaine 's elbow was resting on the edge of hers and her hand was supporting her head . |
| 3 | Adam 's wife was expounding on the trials of being the mother of a pre-school-age daughter . |
| 4 | The marriage contract reveals that Martin 's father was living on the rue St Louis in the parish of St Barthélemy , and establishes his address and presence in Paris in 1666 |
| 5 | Dougal 's arm was resting on the table . |