Example sentences of "and [adj] being " in BNC.
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| 1 | Samuel was declaiming of the ‘ grave , pompous and awful being ’ with great zest when Sir Thomas himself arrived , clad as Bill Sikes , and with murder on his own mind to judge by his face when he took in Samuel 's performance . |
| 2 | Light : Requires plenty of light , both moderate and strong being tolerated . |
| 3 | At bottom this division is based on the fact that he is at one and the same time part of the natural order — along with the elements , plants and animals — yet also a spiritual and personal being who feels a destiny and calling to rule over the natural world . |
| 4 | I personally missed the colour of the medieval setting , although there can be no complaint about the dramatic effects of black and white being used to their utmost . |
| 5 | Thirdly , as far as enforcement is concerned , there are many ways in which compliance with the traffic laws is essential for pedestrian safety — illegal parking and drunken-driving being obvious examples . |
| 6 | Later , Newton would declare that the regulation of the solar system presupposed the ‘ counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being . ’ |
| 7 | Despite ingenious if strenuous attempts ( Grice , 1975 ; Ayer , 1972 ) to present " if " statements in general as being material conditionals at bottom , it is evident enough that our If F then s is not true solely in virtue of the antecedent and consequent being both true or both false , or false and true respectively . |
| 8 | Brentford has a colourful history , its Market and Fair being recorded at the beginning of the fourteenth century , when the area was referred to as ‘ the Manor of Bratnford ’ . |
| 9 | Several clubs in the region will be hoping they succeed , as the knock-on effect of both City and Northern being relegated would reduce the number of promotion places available for North-East teams lower down the leagues . |
| 10 | It 's been very worthwhile and enjoyable being the licensee . |