Example sentences of "[v-ing] [is] a very " in BNC.

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1 Itching is a very personal torture .
2 Even where ‘ joy-riding ’ is not involved , causing death through dangerous or drink driving is a very serious offence .
3 Acting is a very complex job with a deceptive amount to learn .
4 Wondering is a very useful skill in drama .
5 I wanted to go on just to say , to address one other subject and that 's traffic calming , traffic calming is a very important aspect in our rural areas and indeed in our towns .
6 A A sudden relapse into bedwetting is a very common problem at Lucy 's age .
7 If the mutational jump we are considering is a very large one , the number of possible destinations of that jump is astronomically large .
8 With many businesses waiting up to two-three months for payment , and research showing that many companies fail through poor cash flow , factoring is a very important service to industry .
9 " Putting is a very individual art form , " said David Fay , the U.S.G.A. 's Executive Director .
10 Preaching is a very humbling thing .
11 In reality , if your pet is left with a small , beautifully-sutured wound , then all credit must go the skill of your veterinary surgeon and it 's worth remembering that , for the time and skill required , spaying is a very cheap and justifiable operation .
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