Example sentences of "by [v-ing] [adv] [conj] [pron] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If , as in the last illustration , you decide that a fact can be inferred from what is given , though not explicitly stated , it is wise to guard yourself by stating expressly that you assume the fact to exist . |
| 2 | Dhanraj began by stating unequivocally that she saw film-making as a tool for socio-political challenge ( she would not go so far as to say change ) and that documentary was best suited to this purpose . |
| 3 | It was in this atmosphere of craven piety that Lillian Hellman , the playwright who had carte blanche in Hollywood to write what pictures she liked , administered a cold douche to the nation 's conscience by stating unequivocally that she refused to inform on anybody else but herself . |
| 4 | Develop good habits like keeping records : cheque book stubs , credit card dockets , receipts , and a proper filing system so that you can see your outgoings at a glance — and take corrective action early by spending less if you find you 're not sticking to your budget . |
| 5 | On his return he puzzled me by behaving exactly as I expected an S.S.O. to behave . |
| 6 | Labour attempted to pre-empt any jobs package by stressing yesterday that it had been pressing for such measures since before Christmas . |
| 7 | Doreen rose to the occasion by smiling radiantly as she said , ‘ I doubt that I 've ever really been far away from Silas — at least I know I 've always been in his thoughts . ’ |