Example sentences of "[v-ing] [conj] run a " in BNC.
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| 1 | We were ordinary seafaring men and founding and running a national union was , to say the least , a job for which we had had no training . |
| 2 | These three documents provide sufficient information for the Computer Group to prepare a system design , to calculate the cost to the Press of acquiring and running a computer system of this design , and to prepare an implementation programme for the computer system . |
| 3 | People choose to spend a high proportion of their disposable income on buying and running a car because car ownership enhances their lives . |
| 4 | Popular examples include buying and running a motorbike , redecorating and/or furnishing a room , planning a holiday or an event like a party . |
| 5 | Driving is a useful skill , starting or running a parent — teacher association is proof of many useful abilities and qualities , fundraising for charity demonstrates energy , initiative and organizational ability . |
| 6 | The Voluntary Organisations Liaison Council for Under Fives & Workplace Nurseries have produced a book giving simple relevant and practical advice on planning , managing & running a day nursery . |
| 7 | To judge from the smooth and professional way things progressed , organising and running a rally is easy . |
| 8 | But according to the questionnaire I recently sent you , over 20% of our customers are achieving this — by working or running a business from home . |