Example sentences of "[noun sg] is [v-ing] [adv prt] to the " in BNC.
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1 | Impact Approaching impact , the body weight is surging through to the left side but the see-saw has n't hit the ground . |
2 | The European biotechnology industry is losing out to the US and Japan , because of the problems of patenting biotech products in Europe . |
3 | In her paradoxical way , the anorexic is facing up to the truth implicit in her own convictions . |
4 | Doddy is dropping in to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to open the refurbished Women 's Royal Voluntary Service tea bar . |
5 | The paper is going up to the Library Advisory Committee with a request for suggestions for cuts , and I enclose a copy of the last page with its summary for your information . |
6 | Old Coffin is going back to the sherry table . |
7 | Conoca said : ‘ A leak has developed inside one well of the unmanned platform and gas is leaking up to the surface . |
8 | The road is sweeping round to the right and there 's the start of the dual carriage way . |