Example sentences of "are being [vb pp] by [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Guide to Country Pubs says many are being ruined by the introduction of video games and other modern forms of entertainment . |
| 2 | SOME OF the 17ft thick walls of Bristol Castle 's keep , built circa 1135 by the illegitimate grandson of William the Conqueror , Robert of Gloucester , are being revealed by an archaeological dig , writes David Keys . |
| 3 | However , even if you draw a blank , it is always worth checking to see whether or not you can influence the external event that starts the sequence , so either while you are being hindered by an unproductive feeling or after an experience where you were hindered ask yourself : ‘ What external event has triggered this feeling ? ’ |
| 4 | As we saw under Beliefs ( see page 21 ) it is easy to fall prey to some recurring unrealistic thoughts or beliefs which cause you to feel upset whenever they are violated so , either while you are being hindered by an unproductive feeling or after an experience where you are hindered , or when you feel vulnerable to the onset of an unproductive feeling , ask yourself : ‘ How can I make more effective use of this present moment ? ’ |
| 5 | The present system frequently results in simple cases being set before the High Court while much more complicated issues are being decided by the county courts . |
| 6 | Recommendations from energy experts for sharp cuts in energy consumption by refrigerators are being ignored by the European Commission , which is seeking to reduce fridge and freezer energy consumption by 10 per cent by 1 January 1997 . |
| 7 | It is n't that one writer did something bad and somehow called punishment down upon himself ; it 's that writers in Iran , Saudi , Egypt are being persecuted by the forces of fundamentalism . |
| 8 | Both firms and workers are being coerced by the same force majeure of insufficient demand in the commodity market . |
| 9 | Councils , argues Mr Cawley , are being hit by an unenviable double whammy , thanks to the recession and the Government 's response to it : tighter spending assessments and declining revenue income are adding insult to injury , with ordinary people bearing the brunt . |
| 10 | HOLE-in-the-wall users are being robbed by a bunch of bogus bank managers . |
| 11 | The estimated 40,000 troops in Dese are being joined by the remnants of the defeated Third Army , which is struggling down the road or surrendering to the rebels . |
| 12 | Welcome back : Attempts to encourage otters to return to the River Thames are being aided by a man-made home which has been designed specially for them . |
| 13 | Attempts to encourage otters to come back to the River Thames are being aided by the building of a man-made home for them . |
| 14 | The Government are being stampeded by a bunch of loony , rabid , right-wing fanatics . |
| 15 | All the other motions are being accepted by the C E C. |
| 16 | We must recognise that they are getting a raw deal and are being victimised by the Government . |
| 17 | The massive investments now being made in land reclamation and environmental improvement , the latest of which is the remarkable Ebbw Vale Garden Festival Site , are being blunted by the great shift from deep to opencast mining in parts of the Valleys . |
| 18 | Julie 's typical of the way small businesses are being treated by the banks , according to Ron Brind . |
| 19 | And many places in residential homes are being filled by a yet unmet need in the community , especially among mentally handicapped teenagers at school leaving age . |
| 20 | Moreover , de Groot 's fears , expressed in 1983 , have been reiterated by Emory in 1988 who states that in 1986 some 26023 tourists visited the islands and that the problems of environmental protection are being exacerbated by the influx of mainland Ecuadoreans seeking wealth in the tourist trade . |
| 21 | PLANS to build a golf course near Tom King 's Wiltshire home are being opposed by the former Defence Secretary . |
| 22 | Members of the RIBA are being invited by the President of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors to attend Rooftec '90 as the guests of the Federation on Wednesday 7 November , which is being set aside as Architects Day . |
| 23 | TENDERS to carry out ground maintenance work in Langbaurgh currently done by about 25 council employees are being invited by the borough council . |
| 24 | THE PLACID waters of the Alresford reservoir near Winchester , Hampshire , are being stirred by a bizarre dispute involving a prospective Conservative MP , Watney 's brewery , the Bishop of Winchester , and district county and water authorities . |
| 25 | The new allegations against her are being made by a woman who was convicted on the same charges and is out on bail with her . |
| 26 | " A woman worker " wrote to the Despatch in late August , claiming that " persistent attempts are being made by the men to work on the motives of selfishness and self-interest of the women " . |
| 27 | This is not to suggest that no efforts are being made by the main-line churches in this country to care for and accommodate the traditions of those in their congregations who have come from overseas . |
| 28 | Newsround felt it was worthwhile to give readers information about the efforts that are being made by the Council to ensure its views on reform are known and presented as effectively as possible . |
| 29 | Massive commitments are being made by the world 's biggest hardware and software companies . |
| 30 | Meanwhile , if you are being pestered by a nuisance caller , telephone 150 for practical advice . |