Example sentences of "of [v-ing] [conj] [pron] have [been] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If we can never be certain that we have stated every objective we might have , in the clearest form , and with the most practical means of testing whether it has been achieved , this does not mean that we abandon the attempt or that to try one 's best under the circumstances is not a helpful activity . |
| 2 | The kind of imprinting that we have been considering so far is called ‘ filial ’ imprinting . |
| 3 | ‘ not for the purpose of repining that they had been deprived of the important blessings of hearing and speech , but to manifest their love and gratitude to God for all those other things He permitted them to enjoy . ’ |
| 4 | Nearly always some compromise can be reached with the vendor , depending on whether it is a buyer 's or a seller 's market , but at least you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you 've been through everything with a fine tooth comb , that you 've done the best you possibly can and know what you are letting yourself in for ! |
| 5 | It was n't a matter of money — four hundred would n't break him — it was the risk of finding that he 'd been duped and made a fool of that made Carson wary . |
| 6 | The possibility of claiming that you have been constructively dismissed has already been mentioned several times . |