Example sentences of "a [noun] [conj] putting [pron] " in BNC.

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1 And presumably the advantage of using a computer for that is much greater than the mere saving of time in a library and taking out a card and putting it in a wallet or erm a card folder or something like that , because you can retain in your computer a lot of information about what books are in the library and what books are out with lenders and so on .
2 And presumably the advantage of using a computer for that is much greater than the mere erm saving of time in a librarian taking out a card and putting it in a wallet or a card folder or something like that , because you can retain in your computer a lot of information about what books are in the library and what books are out with lenders and so on .
3 ‘ If they keep their bikes in garages , they should consider removing a wheel and putting it in the house .
4 She also mentioned outbursts of anger and physical violence , including assaulting a bystander and putting her hand through a window .
5 He 's saving three pounds a week and putting it in the post office at hoe .
6 He was aware of Slater drawing in a breath and putting his head back the way he always did when he was rolling his eyes , but before Slater could say anything , Graham quickly nodded , switched his glass to the other hand , and took the woman 's small hand in his , shaking it formally .
7 Setting a strategy and putting it into action are challenges that can overwhelm even the most effective managers .
8 Setting up a task involves more than just typing the job in a box and putting it onto your timescale .
9 ‘ In ancient times , my ancestors believed that if you told a lie while putting your hand into the mouth , it would bite off the hand . ’
10 ‘ Nice one , Greg ! ’ chortles the yellow shirt , folding a bra and putting it back in the drawer .
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