Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv prt] over [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Looking back over this year 's first round matches , obviously Germany 's defeat in Rio by Brazil , amid what can only be described as typical South American frenzy and excitement , was the biggest shock and one which might even lead to repercussions not only by the ITF about crowd behaviour in some parts of the world but also from within the disgruntled German camp . |
| 2 | Looking back over this chronicle of destruction we are struck by Shakespeare 's revelation of the unsuspected depths of evil connected with hypocrisy . |
| 3 | Looking back over this chapter I am struck by the dreadful pitfalls which seem to beset every step which the sociologist might contemplate taking in documentary research . |
| 4 | Looking back over this period most farm workers view the introduction of the tractor and the combine harvester as representing a decisive break in the hitherto orderly pace of agricultural change — and in many respects this is undoubtedly what has occurred . |
| 5 | They sat against the wall on turfed seats in the shade , looking out over raised herb banks of hyssop , lavender and other fragrant shrubs . |
| 6 | Brad disappears to change clothes , and , when he returns , a grey T-shirt hanging out over green satin pyjama bottoms ‘ for maximum comfort ’ , offers me a cup of coffee . |