Example sentences of "it [vb -s] [prep] [noun sg] [conj] [v-ing] " in BNC.

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1 The higher-level activity itself can , of course , become automatised , and whereas in the case of skills such as riding a bicycle or tying shoelaces this is advantageous , when it happens to writing or reading the consequences are unfortunate .
2 No valves should be fitted in the vent pipe leading to the cold water storage cistern , but it helps for maintenance if servicing valves are fitted in the hot water pipes .
3 Instead , you need to wise up about how the industry works and which people in recording companies are the most influential when it comes to signing and selling musicians , work .
4 When it comes to rowing and winning , Oxford , of course , do n't need any coaching .
5 The advantage of not having a light on all the time to illuminate the indicators is that my eyes adjust to the darkness and when it comes to casting or playing fish I am not completely blind .
6 ‘ So when it comes to paying the academic and administrative core staff of the college , when it comes to heating and lighting the buildings , ensuring their safety , maintaining the basic fabric of the place , it is the Universities Funding Council block grant which is the only money available to cover these costs . ’
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