Example sentences of "can [be] [vb pp] [prep] being [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nathaniel Houlton , a widower living in Bristol , itemized the details of his coffin in a will drafted on 26 May 1767 : ‘ First , It is my Will and Desire ( if it can be done without being Offensive ) to have my Body kept for the space of One Week at the Least after my Demise , before my Coffin ( which I direct shall have a Double or false Lid , as my late Wife 's had ) , be closed up ; … |
| 2 | The important thing to ensure is that the measure is done in the same way each year so that true trends can be discerned by being able to compare like with like . |
| 3 | This situation can be prevented by being prepared to release immediately if things start to go wrong , or by being ready to stop the wing coming up suddenly . |
| 4 | Generally , eating problems can be avoided by being flexible with your puppy from the start , varying the eating location , alternating types of dog food , and changing feeding times . |
| 5 | At the same time , we must have a proper national debate to see how many estuaries can be changed from being tidal areas , where there is extremely good feeding for birds , to areas which , in effect , become inland lakes . |
| 6 | For some people security and comfort can be derived from being able to anticipate events , for others ward routine can be a source of distress . |