Example sentences of "[v-ing] in his [noun sg] of [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 He could be scarifying in his abuse of imperialists .
2 He was discriminating in his use of advisers and the techniques of advice .
3 He sat down , knowing in his heart of hearts that for as long as Randy Mueller had a major part to play in UM 's corporate planning , his basic criteria would be : ‘ Is it good for the Corporation ?
4 But unsparing in his pressing of points he thought vital , and eternally urging the need for money .
5 For example , the first model would suggest some research into neuroendocrine mechanisms of hibernation in relation to depression ; the second to studies of changes in dominance both in animals and man ( that is , a person 's standing in his group of acquaintances ) .
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