Example sentences of "[v-ing] [adv] [adj] upon " in BNC.
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| 1 | Similarly , in those organisations that are becoming increasingly reliant upon information technology then those with computing skills may become more powerful . |
| 2 | Farm workers were thus becoming increasingly dependent upon tied cottages , while other rural workers were faced by a declining pool of privately rented housing which was apparent in rural areas , as elsewhere , after successive Rent Acts had improved the security of tenants . |
| 3 | During Anne 's reign , Godolphin and Marlborough — two old Tories of the pre-Revolution type — found themselves becoming increasingly dependent upon the Whigs , because the Tories were unwilling to back their wartime policies , so that by 1708 – 10 they were heading a Whig ministry . |
| 4 | Also the cohabitation ruling makes it difficult for a woman who is on supplementary benefit to have a relationship with a man without becoming financially dependent upon him , since her benefit will be stopped if they are deemed to be cohabiting . |
| 5 | However , the crucial factor in the Crown 's becoming financially dependent upon Parliament was England 's involvement in foreign war after 1689 . |