Example sentences of "[modal v] be [vb pp] [prep] being [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | TODAY does not believe in merely telling the Government that something must be done without being able to suggest positive moves . |
| 2 | He 'd then possibly forgotten these dreams or fantasies and then when the stimulus of feeling something on the back of his neck happened to him whilst asleep , suddenly the fantasy came back , all as a piece as it were , and it occurred to me that your dream about driving off viaducts might be caused by being asleep , having one of these falling experiences , then relating it to previous thoughts you 'd had , you know on the freeway or something , oh my God , how awful it would be if I , if I drove off that bend below , do you know what I mean ? |
| 3 | Prost ( right ) is worried that he could be penalised for being involved in ostensibly innocent race clashes |
| 4 | If E. K. Chambers could be suspected of being dull and pedantic , what were Fox 's qualities ? |
| 5 | The other girls could be forgiven for being depressed — after all , they were facing a racing dynamo , who seemed indestructible , regardless of weather conditions . |
| 6 | The basic problem with this aspect of the technique is that the movement occurs very quickly , so you could be excused for being unsure quite what has happened . |
| 7 | He was , he informed us in his speech to the senate , fully aware that he may be accused of being naive . |
| 8 | Age Concern would like to see this issue specifically addressed , so that elderly people will be assured of being able to register with a practice near their home . |
| 9 | ‘ People have suggested that I will be attacked for being homophobic for going into Hoover 's sex life in such detail , ’ Summers says . |
| 10 | Nathaniel Houlton , a widower living in Bristol , itemized the details of his coffin in a will drafted on 26 May 1767 : ‘ First , It is my Will and Desire ( if it can be done without being Offensive ) to have my Body kept for the space of One Week at the Least after my Demise , before my Coffin ( which I direct shall have a Double or false Lid , as my late Wife 's had ) , be closed up ; … |
| 11 | The important thing to ensure is that the measure is done in the same way each year so that true trends can be discerned by being able to compare like with like . |
| 12 | This situation can be prevented by being prepared to release immediately if things start to go wrong , or by being ready to stop the wing coming up suddenly . |
| 13 | Generally , eating problems can be avoided by being flexible with your puppy from the start , varying the eating location , alternating types of dog food , and changing feeding times . |
| 14 | At the same time , we must have a proper national debate to see how many estuaries can be changed from being tidal areas , where there is extremely good feeding for birds , to areas which , in effect , become inland lakes . |
| 15 | For some people security and comfort can be derived from being able to anticipate events , for others ward routine can be a source of distress . |