Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] [conj] do [adv] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do not use visual aids for the sake of using them and do not use them as a defence to hide behind if you are nervous . |
| 2 | But er unfortunately those on the ground who have shown their skill at wrecking anything that does n't suit their purpose with the support of the Labour group , those on the ground will still be there and I do n't believe that er giving the director of education the executive powers is going to stop them continuing to take the sort of action they 've been taking . |
| 3 | ‘ It 's been such a pleasure meeting you and do n't forget what I said about the spring . ’ |
| 4 | Where 's the reason in pursuing something that does n't exist ? |
| 5 | If any genes of an organism , such as a human , could discover a way of spreading themselves that did not depend on the conventional sperm of egg route , they would take it and be less cooperative . |
| 6 | Your basal metabolic rate ( ie when you are resting ) has an influence on how much energy you expend when you are doing anything that does n't involve very much physical activity . |
| 7 | I was watching a card trick one of the soldiers was showing me and did not look up until the cart had almost passed the window . |
| 8 | Not out of any idea that taking drugs was morally wrong but simply because I was already enjoying myself and did n't feel the need of any chemical additions to that enjoyment . |