Example sentences of "[to-vb] that [pron] is [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To see that she is being taxed correctly by the Inland Revenue . |
| 2 | This ancient puzzle has prompted some philosophers to draw a distinction between " being " and actual existence , and to claim that what is being talked about in such cases has being , even though it does not exist in reality . |
| 3 | It is easier , for example , to conclude that someone is being abrupt if you only have what they say and how they say it to go on . |
| 4 | That is a strong incentive to ensure that what is being bought has been properly tested against what can be provided in the private sector . |
| 5 | To ‘ work to ensure a system of legal liability for members which provides a reasonable balance between the interests of auditors , preparers and users of accounts ’ is ranked 14th in a list of 15 detailed objectives , which does not encourage one to believe that it is being given a proper priority . |
| 6 | Whim said that ‘ it is absolutely urgent — people have got to realise that it is being withdrawn ’ . |
| 7 | It is tempting to think that what is being attempted is some sort of solar containment , trapping the power of the sun and storing for energy . |
| 8 | Yes , I 'd like to add one point , matters that the house continues in multiple occupancy and is successful at the present , and the landlord is not prepared to say that he is being now an agent of some hospital or other . |
| 9 | Charity salves our conscience , allows us to feel that something is being done , that what is being done is sufficient , and that we have played our part in doing it . |