Example sentences of "and [adj] when [v-ing] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | For many years , however , he was unpredictable and sometimes violent , and his conversation became rambling and incoherent when touching on the subject of his delusions . |
| 2 | To work out which way the pile runs , rub your hand over the carpet — it will feel smooth when running with the pile , and rough when going against the pile . |
| 3 | They look quite dull and uninteresting when lying on the beaches around Whitby and Scarborough , but they take a brilliant polish and look wonderful when mounted as jewellery . |
| 4 | Although very nervous , he was open and defenceless when dealing with others in any teaching situation ; others could not but be moved by his total belief and desire to communicate . |
| 5 | 1 The attitude of the courts The courts have developed a practice of viewing the position of an employee as particularly special and significant when dealing with restraint of trade claims by an employer . |
| 6 | Observers have commented that he is less tolerant and sympathetic when dealing with them than with other colleagues or outsiders . |