Example sentences of "is fast [v-ing] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is then in the ideal position to attack from below.As the kite is pulled up , so the line is fast moving as it contacts the victim 's line and tension quickly severs the strands . |
| 2 | Marco-Pierre White , chef/proprietor of Harveys I think the time is fast approaching when the lady must be given no choice . |
| 3 | The time is fast approaching when a more accurate division of mankind will be between those who are patients , knowing despair as well as they know the lines grooved into their own hands , and those who are psychiatrists , so helplessly and irrecoverably sick that they believe that , serenity can be achieved by swallowing a few polychromatic biochemicals ! |
| 4 | Mark my words , the day is fast approaching when the phrase ‘ lubricating the client ’ will be consigned to the same vernacular scrap-heap as ‘ one for the road ’ . |
| 5 | ‘ Do you know , I 'm coming to the conclusion that the time is fast approaching when I may accept his proposal ? |
| 6 | As for Formula One racing , the day is fast approaching when the driver 's presence will become mere tokenism in the face of computer control from the pits . |
| 7 | Also , as you all know , the festive season is fast approaching and in Glasgow the Committee will be helping to sell raffle tickets to raise funds for a good cause , every year we hold a raffle on the day of the Christmas lunch and we are hoping that this year we will raise a substantial amount . |
| 8 | The time is fast approaching where both the stock market and Eurotunnel 's bankers require something a little more concrete than vague reassurances that it will be all right on the night . |