Example sentences of "or [v-ing] [noun sg] [is] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To make your own cage , you need one or two large plastic bottles ( such as those in which squash or cooking oil is sold , the 4 litre size ) ; a piece of nylon netting about 10 cm square ; a large rubber band ; acetate sheet ( not essential ) ; sticky tape ( such as Sellotape ) ; cotton-wool ; a small jam jar or a pickle jar ( no lids ) . |
| 2 | Each computer on the network should have its own registered copy of each piece of software unless either a site or networking licence is obtained . |
| 3 | Of course the solicitor will charge the band when a record or publishing deal is signed . |
| 4 | But this is an unimaginative conclusion , for there might be other relationships revealed when the oppressive or shielding stone is lifted and taken away ; even if the family — parents and children — will certainly be there . |
| 5 | Another common mistake with fine or thinning hair is to use a strong-hold mousse . |
| 6 | The numbers of such birds shot annually is not known , but evidence that these introductions have increased the breeding or wintering stock is lacking . |
| 7 | The idea of ‘ showbiz ’ or making money is regarded as a vulgar distraction ( most do not have families yet ) . |
| 8 | Whether or not the parrot is a stuffed or talking model is left to our own imagination . |