Example sentences of "[v-ing] [coord] [verb] that the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If standard steps are followed on each occasion , it should be easier to prevent mistakes occurring and ensure that the terms are incorporated into all contracts ; in addition , if the normal procedures do break down on a particular occasion , it may be possible to rely on the previous course of dealing . |
| 2 | We bounced round on that pallet bed , so much laughing and shouting that the landlord came up . |
| 3 | This is not cheating but acknowledging that the change-over period is one of difficulty and strain and should be made as attractive as possible . |
| 4 | Terrified of choking and terrified that the rope would give way , that she would fall and be eaten alive by those metal teeth , she screwed her eyes tight and prayed . |
| 5 | On 28 September 1911 Hermann Jochade , secretary of the International Transport Workers ' Federation in a letter to its secretary Arthur Cannon expressed his surprise at the branch 's actions , and noted " I have myself investigated the workings of the National Sailors ' and Firemen 's Union , as I have done with other unions connected with the International Transport Workers ' Federation in Great Britain , and have pleasure in stating and testifying that the Seamen 's Union is one of the best organised and conducted of all unions I have made enquiries into . |
| 6 | It is in this market-place of buying and selling that the media man shows his real skill and flair . |
| 7 | Important factors were : Farmers had no way of knowing or discovering that the seed was defective . |
| 8 | Why , then , did she find herself shaking and hoping that the tread would continue past her door ? |
| 9 | She sent a frantic look to where Caspar was now standing and saw that the Melanisms had reached him as well now ; his legs and knees were already covered . |
| 10 | He explained he had wanted his audience to sit on the edge of their seats , hoping and believing that the composer was going to amplify his idea — and then to confound them . |