Example sentences of "[v-ing] [prep] it [prep] be [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The four nations have also announced a ban on herring-fishing , claiming that the species is dangerously over-harvested , and are pressing for it to be registered under Appendix I of CITES ( which bans all exploitation ) . |
| 2 | It would seem fitting for it to be converted and put to some useful purpose , retaining what remains of its equipment , before the deterioration becomes too great . |
| 3 | Will my hon. Friend give greater and more sympathetic consideration to the question that has just been asked , because those of us who understand cask-conditioned ale — real beer — know that it is extremely damaging for it to be dispensed under pressure ? |
| 4 | The company were unable to sell the redundant equipment and finally had to resort to paying for it to be broken up and taken away for scrap : a sad end to a long and honourable career . |
| 5 | Maintenance costs will be reduced because the engine will stay in tune — and you wo n't be paying for it to be stripped and decarbonised . |
| 6 | Following this ritual , she was separated from Annabel while waiting for it to be decided which class she would attend first . |
| 7 | Some Party members , however , were calling for it to be banned . |
| 8 | Furious Geet FM bosses have organised huge public meetings and demonstrations calling for it to be allowed to remain on the air . |
| 9 | However , Zafy rejected the settlement on Nov. 7 , calling for it to be renegotiated in order to re-balance the powers of the various transitional authorities . |
| 10 | She wrote a memorial to his brother George , now Prince Regent , Nelson 's friend , reminding him of the codicil which the national hero had made to his will leaving her and Horatia to the nation , and asking for it to be recognized in some tangible form . |
| 11 | Where the court is satisfied that the petitioning creditor does not intend to prosecute his petition , either diligently or at all , by asking for it to be withdrawn or adjourned , it can , on the application of any other creditor who has given notice of his intention to appear , give the carriage of the petition to that other creditor ( who need not be owed £750 or more ) ( r 6.31 ) . |
| 12 | Erm I 'm asking for it to be done first so hopefully |
| 13 | Mr Patten has written to the precinct 's leaseholder , Eagle Star , asking for it to be refurbished . |
| 14 | On receipt of the returned summons you or your agent must now complete the service copy of the summons by putting in the return day and calling day and then arranging for it to be served on your debtor . |