Example sentences of "to [be] [vb pp] at [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There may be complaints and accusations of neglect to be endured at first , but it is stimulating for the old person to have new company and most important for you , the carer , to maintain some friends and some life outside the home , both for present needs and for the future when you will be alone . |
| 2 | Now the village 's secrets were to be revealed at last . |
| 3 | The sometimes insensitive and arbitrary methods employed in carrying out the regrading exercise has aroused scorn , derision and even despair from those who were led to believe that substantial pay increases were to be honoured at last . |
| 4 | Her eyes slowly forced their way open , only to be dazzled at first by a strong shaft of sunlight which had penetrated fresh dainty curtains . |
| 5 | Last year the Group cut its dividend for the first time since it became a quoted company in 1970 , but this year analysts expect the dividend to be held at last year 's figure , with Pilkington digging into reserves in order to fend off the resulting loss of confidence . |
| 6 | Now they 're going to be pegged at last year 's level . |
| 7 | New records are expected to be set at next year 's Olympics , where speed skiers will possibly exceed 150mph . |