Example sentences of "are [adv] [being] [verb] of " in BNC.
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| 1 | As in much self-conscious fiction , we are constantly being reminded of the fictionality of the novel , but Verbivore makes it clear that this fictionality also applies to the ‘ simulations ’ of the media which its ‘ fictions ’ purportedly replace . |
| 2 | It must be stated , however , that the rebuilding of reserves in a period of financial stringency , when the unit of resource is reducing and greater efficiencies are constantly being required of universities , is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve . |
| 3 | Chucking other people 's money about in courageous fashion is just what architects are always being accused of doing and it is the average member who bears the brunt of such criticism . |
| 4 | Both the Northern Ireland secretary , Peter Brooke , and the social-security secretary , Tony Newton , are also being spoken of as possible losers . |
| 5 | DEFINITE sightings are now being recorded of Uncle Joe Stalin 's 110th birthday party . |
| 6 | Colleges which did not respond last autumn to SCOTVEC 's invitation to discuss the future arrangements for single college awards are now being reminded of the possibility for change in a letter to the Principals . |